For four decades, Bill gave much of his life to the game of softball he so much loved. After playing softball in Brandon from 1967-75 including one year with Brandon's Esso Westman in the Winnipeg Senior Men's Softball League, he started his many years as coach and umpire. In 1975, he coached Junior Women's Softball, and in 1976, his 'Pic A Pop' team won the Junior Women's Provincial Championship. For two more years he coached the Red Oak Inn Red Peppers before becoming a full-time umpire. From 1975-2010, Bill rose through the provincial and national ranks to become a respected and reserved umpire. During these years, he served as umpire and or Umpire-In-Chief at provincial and high school Championships, at three 1st. Nations Nationals Championships, and at Senior Men's and Women's Western and National Championships. In 2005, he was awarded the 'Indicator Award' at the Umpire's Blue Convention in Calgary. Bill's dedication and skill brought excellence to the officiating of softball in Manitoba.
