Bob TestHof - HALL OF FAME

Player

Baseball Canberra

Bob TestHof

DOB: 12/12/1963
Team: ACT EAGLESOne of Australia’s all-time great power hitters.
At Canberra's Albert Hall, Ainslie Oval and two gymnasiums, they competed in cultural and sports contests. Melbourne's Sisu 1962 Sports Club pitcher A Veijalainen throws a twister for Veikko Hauvistole, Sydney in the Finnish baseball competition, Sydney were festival champions - Canberra 1965

  • Claxton Shield Player (WA State Team 1981-1988, Perth Heat 1990-1995)
  • Perth Heat Manager 1994,1995
  • Team Australia Member: 1983 (BFA series, Korea), 1985 (BFA series, Perth), 1986 (ACFOS series, Perth), 1987 (BFA series, Japan), 1988 (Seoul Olympics), 1993 (BFA series, Perth)
  • Claxton Shield Helms Award 1989
  • ABL All-Star Team 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
  • Team Australia MVP (ACFOS series) 1986
  • Australian Sports Medal 2000
  • WA Mickle Medal (WA-MVP Claxton Shield) 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988

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“I was lucky enough to be a frequent attendee at Parry Field during the career of Tony. Spectators never left their seats for the concession stands or the restrooms when Tony was coming up to bat. Nobody wanted to risk missing him launch one of his many home runs onto the bank over the left field fence. His hitting prowess and power created excitement and anticipation amongst the Heat supporters and fear in opponents. Tony’s abilities went well beyond his exploits in the batter’s box. His defensive skills at first base saved many runs for the Heat throughout his career. Elite performances year after year at the club, national and international levels firmly entrenched Tony in the top handful of players of his era. His offensive stats and records speak for themselves and clearly position Tony as one of the all-time best hitters to have played the game in our country.”
Bob Ossey – Baseball Australia Hall of Fame Inductee 2017.

“One of Australia’s all-time great power hitters. Tony was a consummate professional…always ready and studying the game. He was a home run and RBI machine.”
Graeme Lloyd – Baseball Australia Hall of Fame Inductee 2005

“I was able to watch Tony’s development in his various roles as a player, team leader, and coach throughout his career. Tony brought three key ingredients to the ballfield: superior athletic ability, competitiveness, and a burning desire to be the best. Tony could have excelled at any sport of his choosing, particularly AFL, but baseball was his passion. In the prime of his Claxton Shield/Perth Heat career, Tony was the most prolific power hitter in Australia. However, Tony contributed much more than power to the team; he was also an on-field leader, performed well under pressure and possessed great game knowledge. I rate Tony as the best locally produced WA player of his era.
Don Knapp – Baseball Australia Hall of Fame Inductee 2008

“Ado could just flat out hit! He hit for average, took his walks and was the best power hitter in the country throughout this career. He had amazing power driven by a beautiful, rhythmic swing. Tony had the ability to understand how pitchers were trying to pitch to him, wait for a mistake and then make them pay!
He was a super aggressive competitor, outstanding 1st baseman and an excellent baserunner. Playing 2nd base next to him on the Heat was an honour. He taught me so much in such a short time. When he spoke and gave advice players listened. I was lucky to have him as a teammate, coach and mentor.”
Jason Hewitt – Baseball WA HOF Inductee 2021