Bowling - 5 Pin

Dick Turpin was a quiet man, a simple man, and certainly not one given to braggadocio, but when he walked down King Street in Downtown Cobourg, one couldn’t help but be aware of the impact he had on our community. Whether it was bumping into a countless number of his former players on the street, or the constant stream of yells that came from those driving past him in their cars, he was always greeted with the one moniker that suited him best and the one that he appreciated the most … “Coach”. Over the course of over thirty years spent coaching and mentoring hundreds of players in the Cobourg Legion Minor Softball League, as well as serving in an executive role, Dick spent countless hours on and off the diamond teaching his charges the fine art of softball and lessons in life. A well respected and talented player in his own right on the local ball scene, well versed in the art of laying down a bunt and using his speed to make his mark, his dedication to Cobourg Legion Minor Softball was complete. Dick took just as much pride in driving the Fire Engine in the annual Summer Sports Parade as he did in coaching the 1967  Winchester Juveniles to an OASA championship, and the 1968 Hillier’s Juniors to a provincial championship, to name but two of his many championship teams. In 1993, the OASA recognized Dick’s contributions by awarding him the F.R. Feaver Memorial Trophy for his outstanding contribution to the game of Softball. In addition, Cobourg Legion Minor Softball created the Dick Turpin Award, which was awarded annually to the player that best exemplified Sportsmanship and Dedication. Running concurrently with his involvement with local softball, Dick starred in the Cobourg Men’s Bowling League, excelling in 5-pin. Dick Turpin loved his family, his community, the game of softball, and the kids that he coached; all of which were a little richer because of him.