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Sports: Walter Putnam Passes Away at the Age of 70

Story Published: Sep 9, 2010 at 7:52 PM EDT

Story Updated: Sep 9, 2010 at 11:11 PM EDT

Click picture above to view 7NEWS Sports Anchor Mel Busler's report on the passing of Walter Putnam

He was a teacher, a restaurant and sports shop owner, but Walter Putnam will be remembered for a baseball tournament he started back in 1983.

The Willie Putnam memorial baseball tournament was started a year after the death of Walter Putnam's son, Willie.

Walter started the tournament to help keep the memory of his son alive.

The Willie Putnam tournament has grown from 8 teams to over 50 teams annually.

Walter Putnam was 70.

 

Click here to view Walter Putnam's obituary.

Click here to read Mel Busler's blog on Walter Putnam

 

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Matt Ronan said on Thursday, Sep 16 at 4:11 PM

The coaches, parents and most importantly, the boys and girls of Prince Edward County Baseball in Ontario would like to extend our condolences to the Putnam family and the North Country community. For the past few years, our children have participated in the Willie Putnam Memorial Tournament. Each year Mr. Putnam welcomed us and made time to visit with our children. Through his efforts and that of the countless volunteers, our children will have memories that they will cherish for a lifetime. For many of our families, it was the first trip to the United States! What a fine ambassador Mr. Putnam was to his community and his country. The children, parents and coaches of our Baseball Community will not forget him. He will be missed. Matt Ronan

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Paris Campbell said on Thursday, Sep 9 at 10:16 PM

I will always remember Mr. Putnam. He was a neighbor and friend. He was a good man and I always enjoyed or conversations. He will be missed by my family and myself. Rest in peace Mr. Putnam.

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