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This history of the Galloping Ghosts was written by Paul Currelly who was a longstanding player. He later managed one of Cobourg's other highly successful teams, the Cobourg Angels women's fastball team that won numerous provincial women's championships
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Team or Principal Name
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Sport League
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Accession Number
2017.001.020
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The Cobourg Galloping Ghosts are the most famous team in Cobourg sports history. Managed by Fred Dufton, the Ghosts won eight Ontario championships, five after World War II. They were Canadian Dominion champions in 1946, 1948 and 1950. They were the first team in Canada to wear aluminum cleats and the second to wear white uniforms.
