Jack O'Toole Memorial Award

Jack O'Toole  was a legend.  He offered a touch of stability to the 'Sons of Summer' and found the Alaska League to be a revolving door for top-notch ballplayers.

The combination of Jack O'Toole and the Anchorage Glacier Pilots worked well!  It began in the summer of 1969 when the local beverage distributor, nightclub drummer, a former second baseman and baseball enthusiast teamed up with the upstart summer amateur baseball club - the Anchorage Glacier Pilots for a National Championship.  This relationship withstood the test of time and he was dubbed 'Public Relations Specialist' for the Pilots.

O'Toole had an incredible knowledge of the game of baseball and a passion to help young men improve and realize their full potential. He served for years as a scout for the Montreal Expos. He possessed an entertainer's heart and had a way of using humor to challenge talented young players to relax.

He spent years at the first base coach's box and will always hold the Alaska Baseball League record for being thrown out of the most games. #17 will forever live in the hearts of the Anchorage Glacier Pilots' coaches, players, and fans - his unique spirit and baseball wisdom will continue to guide the Pilots organization for years to come.  

After Jack's death on March 17, 2002, the O'Toole family decided to present this annual award in his memory. This award is voted on by the players to a team member who:

•  Exhibits a good knowledge of the game    
•  Is fun-loving and demonstrates a relaxed spirit
•  Goes the extra mile on and off the field; and,
•  Is a passionate leader