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Harry Walsh Sr.
Harry Walsh was considered a pioneer in the development of minor sports in the City of Peterborough. He served on the YMCA Boys Work Board for many years; an organization…
Read MoreGerard (Gerry) Carey
Born in Peterborough, a WW2 Veteran, Gerry spent a lifetime in the service of his community. He fulfilled many roles during his tenure in minor hockey in Peterborough and Keene.…
Read MoreGillian Stamp
Gillian is responsible for introducing women’s field hockey to the Peterborough area in 1966 and the game continues to be played in the local schools. She coached Trent University from…
Read MoreWilliam Francis (Bill) Crowley
Growing up in Peterborough, Bill played many sports. He won Ontario Midget and Junior Softball Championships in 1964 and 1966; quarterbacked the St. Peter’s High School football team; coached two…
Read MoreWilliam (Bill) Twist
Born in Lakefield, Bill played ball and hockey. He played Junior “B” hockey with Peterborough and was a call-up to the McGillis Eagles for their Senior “B” playoffs in 1952. …
Read MoreRobert (Bobby) Young
Robert (Bobby) Young is a man for all seasons, active in Ennismore sports for more than 50 years. Born December 29, 1930, Bobby was involved in a full variety of…
Read MoreLee Vitarelli
The Vitarelli name in Peterborough is synonymous with lacrosse. So it is natural that when Lee was born September 13, 1949, it helped extend the family legacy in the sport…
Read MoreMaurice H. (Lefty) Reid
The legacy of Maurice “Lefty” Reid spans a broad spectrum from bowling, basketball and softball to Hall of Fame curator. He was the City of Peterborough bowling champion in the…
Read MoreMary Hinan-Grose
The Peterborough Sports Community has clearly been the beneficiary of many years of hard work and dedication by Mary Hinan. Mary played in the Women’s City Softball League for 14…
Read MoreSteve Terry
Steve Terry moved to Peterborough from Toronto in 1975 and had an immediate impact upon the local baseball scene. He started coaching here in 1977 and is still presently active…
Read MoreDavid McConkey
David McConkey has had a tremendous influence on the Peterborough running scene over the last 20 years. He participated in the prestigious Boston Marathon eight times. He also finished 33rd…
Read MorePaul V. Brown
Paul Brown has taught Judo for more than 45 years as a volunteer at the Peterborough Family YMCA. During his lengthy tenure as a sensi or head instructor at the…
Read MoreDonald Gray
Don Gray demonstrated the classic spirit of the volunteer in sports in Peterborough, working tirelessly for more than 20 years to give youngsters the opportunity to play softball and hockey.…
Read MoreJames K. (Jim) Orr
Jim Orr made impressive contributions to sport at the local, provincial, national and international levels. In hockey, his greatest contributions were as a referee for 18 years, seven in the…
Read MorePaul S. B. Wilson
Paul Wilson came to Peterborough in 1966 to become athletic director at Trent University and brought with him a skill and love of squash, rugby and cricket. Since then he…
Read MoreBob (Chub) Delahey
Bob Delahey has made a unique contribution to hockey and lacrosse in Peterborough as a player, dedicated trainer, administrator, coach, referee and volunteer for more than 40 years. Born in…
Read MoreRupert (Rube) Brady
Rube Brady was a true pioneer builder in minor hockey and baseball in Peterborough. From the 1920s until his death in 1963, Rube provided opportunities for generations of youngsters to…
Read MoreKen Self
Peterborough native Ken Self has worked tirelessly on behalf of minor hockey in Peterborough for more than four decades. As coach, manager, tournament organizer and league administrator, Ken has shown…
Read MoreRoger Neilson
Roger Neilson, one of hockey’s greatest innovators, has had an outstanding coaching career at the National Hockey League and Major Junior A levels. During his distinguished NHL career, Roger coached…
Read MoreGeorge (Junior) Ellis
George Ellis is recognized as the man most responsible for keeping senior baseball alive in Peterborough from 1975 to 2000. George enters his 25th campaign as Manager of the Peterborough…
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