Hockey

Michael E. (Mickey) Redmond

Michael Edward (Mickey) Redmond was six years old when his family moved to Peterborough from Kirkland Lake, so most of his hockey skills were learned here. His father, Eddie, was…

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John Godfrey

John Godfrey was a Toronto native who moved to the city in 1940 and remained a resident the rest of his life. Although he excelled in several sports, hockey was…

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Ira Dundas

When lacrosse is discussed among old-timers, the name of Ira Dundas immediately comes to mind. He helped start the Auburn Box Lacrosse Club and starred for many years. He was…

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W. E. (Bill) Meagher

William E. (Bill) Meagher was born in Peterborough in 1880 and lived here all of his 83 years, during which he distinguished himself in football, lacrosse, hockey and baseball. He…

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William (Bill) Mahoney

Bill was a natural athlete who excelled in several sports. He played with the 1953 Shamrocks which won Ontario Bantam A hockey honours and the next season was on the…

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Art Pagett

Art Pagett was an athlete who dedicated himself to helping others after his playing days were over. Art committed to helping youth from all walks of life, regardless of background…

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Arthur G. (Rubber) Heal

Art Heal was slight of stature but he had a great skating adroitness and resiliency, earning his nickname of “Rubber,” “Mighty Atom,” and “Dancing Dervish.” He played with Albion Knitting,…

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A. L. (Arnie) Dugan

A Peterborough native, Arnie Dugan began his senior lacrosse career in 1949 with Peterborough Trailermen and subsequently played on three Mann Cup Championship Clubs. They included Peterborough Timbermen in 1951,…

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Archie Weir

Archie Weir was a top performer in hockey, softball and football with city teams of the 1930s. Born in Simcoe County, he came to Peterborough at age 12 and his…

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Andria Hunter

Name the sport – soccer, badminton, lacrosse, track, field hockey, softball, cross-country, arm-wrestling, volleyball, inline hockey, ball hockey, and ice hockey – and you can bet that Andria excelled. But…

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Albert Watkins

Born in England, in 1912, Albert Watkins moved with his family to Peterborough the next year and has been a life-long resident. He played baseball and hockey, and managed the…

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Aubrey (Dit) Clapper

Aubrey (Dit) Clapper is renowned as the first to play 20 seasons in the National Hockey League. He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1947, the same…

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George J. (Red) Sullivan

George Sullivan

Despite being a relative lightweight at 152 pounds, George (Red) Sullivan became one of the best hockey players ever produced here. He was also a quality player in softball and…

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Donald A. McGillis, Sr.

Donald McGillis

Donald A. McGillis, Sr., had a great love of sports, particularly hockey and football. Born in Glengarry County, ON, in 1887, he lived many years in Winnipeg before coming to…

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R. F. (Bob) Jamieson

Born in Bowmanville, Bob Jamieson came to Peterborough at age five and became an outstanding athlete in two sports – golf and hockey. He took up hockey at age 11…

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Dr. Jack Epping

Jack Epping

Jack Epping was born in the United States, but came to Canada at the age of 12 and was prominently involved in sports as a youth. He participated in track…

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James (Jimmy) Ellis

Jim Ellis

Jim Ellis is another athlete of note who was born in Peterborough and spent his life here, except for a brief fling during the 1938-39 hockey season when he played…

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Joan (Dunk) Smith

Joan Smith

Pick a sport, any sport, and Joan (Dunk) Smith has either played it or knows something about it. She is the prototype all-round athlete. Joan has played (and well) basketball,…

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R. Ann (Hillier) Lang

Ann Lang

Sport was a way of life for Ann Lang, a Toronto native who moved here at age seven, she very quickly developed her athletic skills, particularly in softball, basketball and…

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Cheryl Coombes

Cheryl Coombes

Cheryl Coombes was a multi-talented athlete who excelled at a number of sports, including golf, hockey, softball, basketball, lacrosse, football and volleyball. She won championships at the local, regional and…

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