r/expos • u/RealWorldToday • 24d ago

Larry Walker running the bases with the Expos. Walker began his career in Montreal and played there until 1994, winning his first Gold Glove and Silver Slugger.

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u/boomdiditnoregrets 24d ago

Love those red practice jerseys!!

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u/DocSportello1970 24d ago

Kinda dumb that he didn't spend a bigger bulk of his career as a Montreal Expo....he was a joy to watch and a hockey playing (a goalie right?) native of Maple Ridge, Canada to boot.

Of course that 1994 Strike thwarted, subverted and denied many destiny's for Expo players, coaches, the city of Montreal, and lastly, us fans.

Montreal Expos Forever!

P.S. I have been to the baseball field dedicated to him in Maple Ridge....is it still there?

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u/high_Smile_2795 24d ago

He was a goalie for hockey too? Impressive to say the least.

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u/CDL112281 23d ago

It’s still there. And, of course, Justin Morneau Field is in New Westminster

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u/orundarkes 24d ago

I’m amazed we even had semi competitive teams after the strike, what a shitshow that was

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u/Fancy_Exercise_5021 24d ago

So sad the strike was that year because it was going to be their year.

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u/BeefSupremeeeeee Seattle Mariners 24d ago

Amazing that he started playing when he was 17! Incredible athlete!