Richard Legge Rising Star Award

This Perpetual Trophy was struck to recognize an emerging talent playing in any of the Club’s senior sides.

Dick debuted in 1949 for the Epiphany Baseball Club “playing as Westgarth”. He played in the early seasons as an outfielder before becoming a steady 2nd baseman & a placement hitter who regularly batted clean-up. He went onto play over 400 games including winning 4 premierships  from 5 attempts as a player in the ’50 & ‘60’s.

Dick developed many juniors during a seven year stint (1968-’75) coaching WBC’s U13’s, U15’s & U17’s . He also managed the WBC 3rds during the late 70’s and ‘80’s introducing many players to their 1st games of senior “ball”. After retiring as a player Dick added another 5 premierships as the clubs 3rd base coach. Dick Legge is remembered as a Junior Coach and Senior 3rd base coach always willing  to provide balanced guidance to players of any age or level. As one of Westgarth’s most devoted clubmen he has been a contributor to growing the talent base of the club.

The trophy for the most talented emerging Junior is the Richard Legge Rising Star award.