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COMMUNITY BASEBALL SINCE 1960

About US

Of Past & Present

COMMUNITY BASEBALL SINCE 1960

About US

Of Past & Present

BUILT FROM DECADES OF SHARED PASSION

Erindale baseball dates back to 1960, when local volunteers created organized youth baseball in the Erindale community. As those early teams grew, so did the support of families, coaches, and neighbours who made space for young players to learn and compete.

The creation of older competitive teams eventually evolved into what is now known as the Erindale Cardinals, a program shaped by decades of commitment to player development and community baseball.

OUR HISTORY

Important milestones

1960

Erindale’s first organized baseball league begins.

1960

Erindale’s first organized baseball league begins.

1963

Rapid growth in teams, volunteers and facilities.

1963

Rapid growth in teams, volunteers and facilities.

1974

Hosted the Canadian Little League Championships.

1974

Hosted the Canadian Little League Championships.

1977

League boundaries adjusted after Erin Mills formed its own Little League.

1977

League boundaries adjusted after Erin Mills formed its own Little League.

1977

Clubhouse destroyed by fire.

1977

Clubhouse destroyed by fire.

1978

New clubhouse constructed.

1978

New clubhouse constructed.

1982

Expanded into older age groups after many Little League graduates wanted to continue playing competitive baseball.

1982

Expanded into older age groups after many Little League graduates wanted to continue playing competitive baseball.

1982

Entered Ontario Baseball Association competition.

1982

Entered Ontario Baseball Association competition.

1986

Additional Juvenile, Junior and Senior teams required a new full-size baseball facility on Ninth Line.

1986

Additional Juvenile, Junior and Senior teams required a new full-size baseball facility on Ninth Line.

TODAY

Erindale Cardinals compete as members of the OBA and COBA with teams at many levels.

TODAY

Erindale Cardinals compete as members of the OBA and COBA with teams at many levels.

HOME DIAMONDS

Historically Erindale teams have used several facilities including:

  • Ron Lenyk Springfield Park

  • Ninth Line Sports Park

  • Dr. Martin L. Dobkin Community Park

  • Other City of Mississauga permitted diamonds

Historically Erindale teams have used several facilities including:

  • Ron Lenyk Springfield Park

  • Ninth Line Sports Park

  • Dr. Martin L. Dobkin Community Park

  • Other City of Mississauga permitted diamonds