Albert White
Albert was born in Catlin, Illinois in 1904 and came to Peterborough in 1956. He was an exceptional athlete in track, football and baseball. During his university career he was never beaten in the 100 and 200 m. He also quarter backed the university football team. After university he played semi pro baseball. In 1956 he arrived in Peterborough and immersed himself in the sports community as a dedicated volunteer and organizer. He spent 13 years in local minor baseball. His most significant contribution was starting the Peterborough Legion Track Club in 1960, which provided young people in Peterborough the opportunity to further advance their skills in the sport beyond the high school level. Under his guidance, a number of young athletes achieved success at the provincial, national and international level. Albert established himself as a top level official for local high school meets, provincial championships, Olympics, Pacific Conference Games and masters level events, travelling to Mexico, Sweden, New Zealand and the USA. He officiated the discus event at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. At the age of 70 and well into his 80s, he competed at Masters games. He won numerous gold medals and was world record holder in the weight pentathlon. His world ranking for 75-79 division (3rd in weight pentathlon; 4th in weight throw, 4th in hammer throw; 10th in javelin, 15th in discuss and 16th in shot put.) He won a gold medal in the 4×100 relay in the 80-84 class. In 1963 Albert introduced the Duke of Edinburg Award program to Peterborough. Albert White saw a need and stepped up to create an opportunity for young people to develop their skills in track & field. His legacy lives on today in the success of the Legion Track Club.
Year Inducted:
2020
Status:
Deceased
Albert was born in Catlin, Illinois in 1904 and came to Peterborough in 1956. He was an exceptional athlete in track, football and baseball. During his university career he was never beaten in the 100 and 200 m. He also quarter backed the university football team. After university he played semi pro baseball. In 1956 he arrived in Peterborough and immersed himself in the sports community as a dedicated volunteer and organizer. He spent 13 years in local minor baseball. His most significant contribution was starting the Peterborough Legion Track Club in 1960, which provided young people in Peterborough the opportunity to further advance their skills in the sport beyond the high school level. Under his guidance, a number of young athletes achieved success at the provincial, national and international level. Albert established himself as a top level official for local high school meets, provincial championships, Olympics, Pacific Conference Games and masters level events, travelling to Mexico, Sweden, New Zealand and the USA. He officiated the discus event at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. At the age of 70 and well into his 80s, he competed at Masters games. He won numerous gold medals and was world record holder in the weight pentathlon. His world ranking for 75-79 division (3rd in weight pentathlon; 4th in weight throw, 4th in hammer throw; 10th in javelin, 15th in discuss and 16th in shot put.) He won a gold medal in the 4×100 relay in the 80-84 class. In 1963 Albert introduced the Duke of Edinburg Award program to Peterborough. Albert White saw a need and stepped up to create an opportunity for young people to develop their skills in track & field. His legacy lives on today in the success of the Legion Track Club.