With family and friends by their sides, 6 newly named inductees to the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame were welcomed at a press conference at the Memorial Centre on Wednesday April 4.   The 2018 inductees include:  Isabel (Young) Crary (Athlete:  Ornamental Swimming and Basketball), Greg Hamilton (Builder:  Baseball), Reg Millage (Athlete:  Golf), Edward (Eddie) Redmond […]

Congratulations to Merlita Campbell of Peterborough, the grand prize winner of the 2018 PDSHOF Annual New Vehicle draw, courtesy of Holiday Ford-Lincoln and the Hall of Fame.  Ms Campbell has elected to take the $20,000 cash prize.  Chairman of the Hall of Fame, Ken Ruttan, sold Merlita the winning ticket! In the preliminary draw, the two $500.00 […]

Don’t miss your chance to win a new vehicle courtesy of Holiday Ford and the PDSHOF!!  The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame Annual Car draw will take place this Saturday March 17th, 2018 during the first intermission of the Peterborough Petes Game.  Assisting us in making the draw will be Gary Dalliday and Petes captain […]

This morning, surrounded by colleagues, friends and members of the media, Gary Dalliday was honoured by the Peterborough Petes organization for his long-time contributions to the club, and to the community as a whole.  Ken Jackman, member of the Petes Board of Directors unveiled the newly named “Gary Dalliday Media/Scout Room” to the assembled group.  […]

Jack’s 32nd Annual Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday May 24, 2018. Check this website for complete details following the Tuesday April 10th 2018 press conference, which is being held at the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame. In the meantime ……….Mark your calendar NOW!

Peterborough native Barrett Hayton dropped into the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame when his Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds played the Peterborough Petes November 30 2017.  Hayton,  a potential 1st round draft pick, is a second year forward with the Soo.  Hayton is seen posing with the sweater of his hometown hero Bob Gainey.

The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame is proud to once again be a part of the Peterborough Petes ‘Pink in the Rink’ initiative.  The purpose of this initiative is to raise research money for the Canadian Cancer Society as they continue their quest of a cure for breast, vaginal, cervical, uterine and ovarian cancers.  The Hall […]

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Guss Leonard, a member of the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame since his induction in 1993.  Mr. Leonard passed away on Thursday January 11th, 2018 at the age of 97.  He was the second oldest living inductee. Inducted for his prowess in hockey, […]

At the induction ceremony held November 11 2017 at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster British Columbia, Clinton “Jan” Magee was honoured posthumously with an induction into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame.  Jan who passed away earlier this year was represented at the ceremony by his two sons, pictured here.   Link to CLSHoF story

Details of the 2017-2018 annual vehicle draw were unveiled this morning at a press conference held at the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame. Don Barrie informed the audience that this is one of two major fundraisers providing money directly to the operating budget of the Hall.  He is excited to reveal that tickets will be […]

The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame is proud to honour our Veterans. Many of our inducted members served in WWI, WWII, Korea, the United Nations and in present day conflicts around the world. To show our gratitude and appreciation, the Hall has prepared an exhibit of pictures and memorabilia featuring members of the […]

We would like to extend congratulate Hall of Fame members Don and Neil Wasson for the honour of having their sweaters retired by the Peterborough Men’s Softball Association.  A ceremony was held August 9 2017 prior to the PMSA semi-finals game at George (Red) Sullivan East City Bowl.     Link to Peterborough Examiner coverage of Wasson Ceremony    […]

The 2017 PDSHOF Bursary winners were introduced at a press conference Wednesday August 2 at the Hall of Fame.  Drew Goble of Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School and Lakefield District Secondary School, Kyra Maybee of Holy Cross Secondary School, Sydney Venton and Daniel Westbroek, from Adam Scott Collegiate & Vocational School, each receive a $1500 award. […]

The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame extend condolences to the family of Bill Bowers.  Bill, a well known local, provincial and national slo-pitch builder and athlete, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday July 12, 2017.  Bower, who was instrumental in raising significant funds required to see four ball diamonds placed at the Fleming College site, saw the ball park named […]

Congratulations to PDSHOF 2001 inductee Gary Dalliday on being named to the Pathway of Fame in Del Crary Park.  One of eleven inductees, Dalliday was named in the Media category for his outstanding 33-plus-year career with CHEX-TV and radio as the sports director.  He was also recognized for the many charity events that he hosted and […]

Tuesday June 6th 2017, PDSHOF inductee Steve Casey, along with his wife Joan, received the Civic Award in the Community Betterment category for their 48 year volunteer commitment to the Peterborough Liftlock Atom Hockey Tournament. The ceremony took place at the Sport and Wellness Centre. Congratulations to Steve and Joan Casey! See all named 2017 Civic Award […]

Last night at the Evinrude Centre 7 new inductees were welcomed into the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame.  From the social hour to the dinner, from the presentations by master of ceremonies Don Barrie to the acceptance speeches by the inductees or their representatives, the night ran flawlessly! Mark Bedlington, (running game target) Pat Devlin (boxer), […]

TOURNAMENT  RESULTS SCRAMBLE - 1)  Joe Hawley, Derek Chambers, Scott Elliot, Paul Carey 2)  Steve Atkins, Gary Doughty, Shayne Randall, Peter Norris 3)  Franz Roessel, Sean Cullen, Mitch Wood, Chris NET – 1)  Brent Delahey, Rob Delahey, Scott Drummond, Kevin Deck 2)  Steve Atkins, Wayne Wells, Jay Wells, Brian McFadden, Dan Ayotte 3)  Bob Clarke, Rich […]

The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame extend condolences to the family of Clinton Jan Magee.  Jan, a well known Peterborough lacrosse star, passed away suddenly at home May 13th, 2017.  Ken Ruttan, chairman of the PDSHOF, had earlier that evening informed Jan of his upcoming induction to the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame. From Jan’s 2014 induction […]

The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame extend condolences to the family of Ken Withers.  Ken, a well known Peterborough athlete, passed away at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Thursday May 4, 2017. From Ken’s Hall of Fame induction biography:   “Growing up in Peterborough, Ken attended King George Public School, playing on the school teams in the […]