Topolie’s career started as a 19-year-old playing for Dennis Schooley’s Stratford Hillers before moving on to Toronto and establishing himself among the best catchers and hitters to ever play in the Intercounty Baseball League.
Topolie, who is now in his 26th IBL season, has led the Maple Leafs to great success on the field. As a player, he was a member of the 1998, 2002 and 2007 championship teams and as a manager, he has taken the Leafs to the 2016 and 2021 Dominico Trophy Finals.