September 14, 2022

David Black, Baseball Ontario select commissioner, has been named to the Toronto Sport Hall of Honour for 2022.

Black has been a leader and advocate for Toronto baseball over several decades. He has served as president of the Toronto Baseball Association since 2008 and is now the longest-serving president in the organization’s history. In this role, Black has guided the organization through several challenges, notably responding to the explosive growth in demand for baseball programs in recent years.

In addition to his work with the TBA, Black has served as president of the Select OBA since 2007, played an instrumental role in the organization’s merger with Baseball Ontario in 2015, and continues to serve as Select Commissioner.

His efforts building the association into a success have been honoured by Baseball Ontario, his colleagues, and the athletes that he has impacted over the years. Black champions youth participation in the sport and advocates for select ball as an important opportunity for young players to participate at their individual level.

This emphasis on participation rather than winning has been embedded into the game rules adopted by Select Baseball, and he widely promotes this philosophy through his roles as an executive, tournament host and speaker.

The Toronto Sport Hall of Honour celebrates the exceptional contributions and accomplishments of those who have inspired and/or brought recognition to Toronto through sport. The Toronto Sport Hall Selection Panel reserves the right to only select nominees who meet the criteria.

The Toronto Sport Hall of Honour is located at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, a legacy of the 2015 Toronto Pan Am and Parapan Am Games.

Pierce LePage – Athlete of the Year 2022 Toronto Sport Hall of Honour Inductee, track and field.

Brittany Crew – Athlete of the Year, shot put.

Erin Latimer – Para Athlete of the Year, para alpine skiing.

Josh Cassidy – Para Athlete of the Year, wheelchair racing

Rachel Cohen – Special Olympics Athlete of the Year, long distance swimming

Michael Bandler – Special Olympics Athlete of the Year, power lifting.

Toronto Raptors – Team of the Year

Nick Nurse – Coach of the Year, basketball

John Gardner – Builder, hockey.

Doug Philpott Inner-City Children’s Tennis Fund, corporate builder, tennis.

Savoy Howe – Spirit of Sport Diversity and Inclusion, boxing.

Egerton Marcus – Sport Legend, boxing

Abby Hoffman – Sport Legend, athletics.

Andy Higgins – CITY OF SPORT Lifetime Achievement, developed first formal coaching certification program in Canada in 1970.

Amreen Kadwa – Community Sport Volunteer, rugby.

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David Black – Community Sport Volunteer, baseball.

Shauna Bookal – Community Sport Volunteer, field hockey.

Scott Russell – Medal of Distinction, CBC broadcaster.