EDMONTON STAHELI CONSTRUCTION SPARTANS (1963 – 1970) – Inducted 1994

Joan Wild
Lydia Corbett
Rolande Tetreault
Evelyn Cunningham
Roberta Harrison
Leona Draper
Wanda Crew
Gail Draper
Dianne Crew
Gay Edmonds
Joyce Wild
Gail Gorda
Sandra Jerke
Sharon Hannem
Sharon Worden
Janet Hannem
Linda Threadgold
Judith Harold
Maurie Smith
Marge Hawkey
Gaylene Fenske
Sharon Heiberg
Mavis Rogers
Judy Klimeck
Nora Crew
Beverly Koehli
Georgina Crew
Claudette Majeau
Bill Crew
Kerry McDonald
Bruce Draper
Averil Orbell
Bruce Baker
Cecile Paul
Debra Draper
Sandra Pederson
Jerry Anderson
Pat Popodnytaz
Gloria Bannister
Charmaine Roumbough
Betty Batting
Marilyn Tanton
Linda Becker
Laverne Walper
June Brown
Vickie Whitehead
Mavis Collins
Gloria Yanke

To describe the Staheli Construction Spartans as a powerhouse in women’s fast pitch may be an understatement. This team from Edmonton compiled a long list of Championships over eight years.

From 1963-1970, they consecutively won the Edmonton Championships in Midgets (1963 and 1964), Juveniles (1965), Intermediates (1966, 1967 and 1968) and Junior Women’s (1969 and 1970). They were Northern Alberta Provincial Champions in 1963, 1964 and 1965 and the Northern Albertan Junior Women’s Provincial Champions straight from 1966 to 1969. As for Provincial Championships, the Spartans won Midgets in 1963 and 1964, Juveniles in 1965 and Juniors in 1966, 1967 and 1968. The Spartans won the Western Canadian Junior Women’s Championships in 1967 and 1968.

They were very successful due to their superior fundamental skills, close team unity and competitive spirit. The Spartans were always willing to withstand a challenge and possessed strong sportsmanship skills. They were highly respected for their abilities but also for their ability to handle all affairs with dignity and class.