Wearing number 18, young outfielder Ellis Valentine played for the Quebec Carnavals in 1974. He moved up to the Montreal Expos in 1975. A powerful hitter and fast runner, he was one of the most talented Carnavals players. However, weighed down by personal problems, his career did not take off as hoped.

1972 - 1977

Québec City in the days of professional baseball

In 1971, the adventure of the Quebec Carnavals baseball team began! The team was affiliated with the Montreal Expos, the first Major League Baseball team in Canada. The Carnavals were the Expos’ farm club in the Eastern League. Québec City baseball fans had the opportunity to watch Expos prospects such as Gary Carter and Andre Dawson, future members of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, play at the Stade Municipal. Renamed the Metros in 1976, the team left for Memphis after the 1977 season. Did you experience this period when Quebecers got their first taste of professional baseball?

Ellis Valentine

Jacques Deschênes Wearing number 18, young outfielder Ellis Valentine played for the Quebec Carnavals in 1974. He moved up to the Montreal Expos in 1975. A powerful hitter and fast runner, he was one of the most talented Carnavals players. However, weighed down by personal problems, his career did not take off as hoped.

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Depicted period: 1974

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