The Pirates Life Members are an exceptionally special group.
They have consistenly gone above and beyond to embody the spirit of the Club, the game and the sport over many, many years and provide the currently players and officials with a link to the legends and history of the past.
There are only ever SIX Life Members - it is a very exclusive group.
| Paul Meehan |  |
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| Col Britton |  |
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| Hank Veerhaf |  |
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| Ross Baker |  |
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| Paul Trinca |  |
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| Grant Vukasinovic |  |
| 2020 | Corey Hayman |  |
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| Vince Crawley |  |
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| Bernadette Baker |  |
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| 2019 | Nathan Fitzgerald |  |
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| Charles Lacey |  |
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| Judy Clifford |  |
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| 2018 | Andrew Clifford |  |
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| 2017
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Di Clifford |  |
Di has been a member of the Pirates for over 30 years. All 4 of her son's played as juniors and seniors and now has another generation of family coming through the club by way of grand children. She has been an accredited scorer for many many years and gives up her time each weekend to score for the club and run the canteen. |
| Al Michaelis |  |
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2016 |
Brad Drain |  |
Brad started his Pirate career in 1987 and quickly demonstrated his enormous talent, winning many club and district awards. As he progressed in his career, Brad represented Illawarra, NSW and Australia as a Pirates player. In this time he became regarded as one of the best players to ever play in Illawarra and always represented the club in a professional manner. Brad was a member of the 1996 and 1997 premiership sides early in his career and he also was a member of our 2014 and 2015 sides, demonstrating both the length of his Pirates career and the quality of his play. Brad also held the role of President and other executive roles with the club. Of course, Brad's biggest achievement was signing with the Seattle Mariners and with that becoming the first Pirate to sign with a MLB team. |
| Brendan Sheedy |  |
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| Chris Hodge |  |
Chris has been involved with the Pirates for over 30 years and in this time has been a Player, Executive and supporter. During his playing career he was considered one of the best players in the district, winning Illawarra Player of the Year in 1997 amongst many other Club awards. Chris was a member of our first 3 Premiership sides in 1992, 1996 and 1997 and in this time mixed excellent play with passion for the Pirates. Chris also represented the Illawarra Flame with distinction in their entry to the Sydney Major League. Chris is always a Passionate Pirate and this has been demonstrated by his taking on of many executive roles throughout the years, including a long stint as President of the club beginning in 1998. |
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| Rod Winbank |  |
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Life Members |
Paul Meehan | |
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| Col Britton | |
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| Hank Veerhaf | |
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| Ross Baker | |
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| Paul Trinca | |
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| Grant Vukasinovic | |
Pirates Club Achievements
Illawarra Baseball League
| IBL Club Champions | 2017 -- 2015 -- 2014 -- 2011 -- 1993 -- 1992 |
| 1st Grade Premiers | 2015 -- 2014 -- 1997 -- 1996 -- 1992 |
| 1st Grade Minor Premiers | 2017 -- 2015 -- 2011 -- 1997 -- 1992 -- 1990 |
| 2nd Grade Premiers | 2019 -- 2017 -- 2016 -- 2015 -- 2014 -- 2011 -- 2006 -- 1991 -- 1990 -- 1977 -- 1974 |
| 2nd Grade Minor Premiers | 2017 -- 2008 -- 1993 -- 1992 -- 1991 |
| 3rd Grade Premiers | 2016 -- 2015 -- 2014 -- 2013 -- 2012 -- 2011 -- 2008 -- 1997 |
| 3rd Grade Minor Premiers | 2016 -- 2015 -- 2014 -- 2013 -- 2012 -- 2008 -- 1998 -- 1993 |
| 4th Grade Premiers | 2014 -- 2012 -- 2011 -- 2009 -- 2008 -- 2007 -- 2006 |
| 4th Grade Minor Premiers | 2014 -- 2013 -- 2009 -- 2008 |
| 5th Grade Premiers | 2012 -- 2011 |
| 5th Grade Minor Premiers | 2011 |
| 6th Grade Premiers | 2017 -- 2001 -- 2000 |
| 6th Grade Minor Premiers | 2001 -- 2000 |
Representative Duties
2017 --
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