TONKS DUGOUT

Tonks Dugout - In Memory of James Tonks #5

James Tonks #5

"Tonks Dugout"

In memory of James Tonks

 October 6, 1992 to April 11, 2012

James played with the Baseball Calgary 2010 Midget team and will always

be remembered for his dedication to baseball and his desire to see

kids develop in their skills and love of the sport.  He appreciated

the people who invested in his life and believed in paying it forward.

"How can you not be romantic about baseball?"

Billy Beane in "Moneyball"

James' Recipe for Success

First:  Academics

Second:  Sports

Happiness and success will follow

Tribute Presentation to Players

Tribute to James

Players and parents alike were invited to a tribute presentation at the diamond where Baseball Calgary designated the east diamond "Home" dugout to be now called the "Tonks Dugout".  A plaque is mounted in James' honor.  Although the new boys coming up did not know James, he loved the game of baseball and spent much of his time teaching others the elements of the game.  Present were his mother, Candy Adams and his brother Shane Graham.

2012 Bantam Team at Tribute