The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame tonight announced the 2019 Bursary Award winners.  The award, presented annually to 4 graduating secondary school students who are pursuing post secondary education, is earned through a combination of athletic, community involvement and scholastic achievement. The award is made possible through Hall of Fame funds, the Jack…

Sincere condolences to the family of PDSHOF inductee Arnold “Arnie” Brown who passed away July 26, 2019 in Rochester Michigan. He was 77 years old. He is survived by his wife Sandra, daughter Stephanie, son David (Emily) and grandsons Michael and Steven. Link to Mr. Brown’s Obituary Arnie was inducted in to the Hall of Fame…

After countless requests for the souvenir calendar that was created for 40th annual induction dinner, the Hall has decided to make the remaining copies available for a donation of $10.00. The 18 month calendar showcases the 318 inductees since the opening of the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame in 1979, including tribute to…

With an audience of over 200 family and friends in attendance, the inductees of 2019 were led into the Evinrude Centre banquet hall by piper Reece Muir.  Chloe Black (athlete: cycling), John Druce (athlete:  hockey), Helen Mortimer, wife of the late Fred Mortimer (athlete: hockey), Heather Richardson (builder/athlete: hockey), Mark Vitarelli (athlete:  lacrosse) and Graham Wilkins (athlete:  rowing), from their places of honour…

President Bernie Daynes, of the Peterborough Challengers Baseball League, has forwarded this information to us.  Congratulations on your LLWS selection, and best wishes to the team as they compete in Pennsylvania! “The Peterborough Challenger Baseball League has been selected to send a team to the 2019 Little League World Series, in Williamsport Pennsylvania this August.…

THANK  YOU  FOR  YOUR  SUPPORT  OF  THE  HALL  OF  FAME!! There are still tickets left for the annual vehicle draw held by the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame.  Draw date is March 16, 2019. Again there are twelve preliminary draws–two $500 prizes, and ten $100 prizes.  These winning tickets will then be put back…

Raymond Jackson of Ballymena, Northern Ireland dropped into the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame to share a cup of coffee and a few stories.  He is in town to see Petes player Liam Kirk play against  the Ottawa ’67 tonight. Ray is heading back to Ireland after having spent a week visiting his…

Although the final score was in favour of the Oshawa Generals, the Peterborough Petes and the Canadian Cancer Society were the real winners last night at the Memorial Centre. The arena was filled with pink, the crowd was respectfully silent as the video presentation showing photographs of survivors and those lost to cancer was broadcast,…

George “Red” Sullivan, the East City boy who played with 3 of the Original Six NHL teams, passed away January 19th, 2019 at the age of 89. Mr. Sullivan is an honoured member of the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame.  He was inducted in 1980 for his abilities and contributions to hockey, softball…