Jack’s 2021 Golf Tournament Results and Photos!
After a foggy start to our 34th annual Jack’s Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament, 234 golfers had an outstanding day at the Quarry Golf Club in Ennismore! Thank you to all sponsors including Darling Insurance, Molson’s, Peterborough Glass, RBC Dominion Securities, Wiser’s Deluxe, Tim Hortons, Franz’s Meat Market, The Porch &…
Read MoreCondolences are extended to Glenn Pagett and family
The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame wishes to extend condolences to 2010 inductee Glenn Pagett and his family on the passing of his wife Velma. Velma was an ardent supporter of the Hall and would like to visit as often as she was able. She will be missed. A link to Velma Pagett’s…
Read More2021 PDSHOF Bursary Recipients announced the Hall of Fame
The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the recipients of the PDSHOF Bursary. The bursary is awarded annually to graduating students who are pursuing post secondary education. Each of the 4 recipients – Brett Bjorgan, Robin French, Taylor McArthur and Molly Strain – is receiving a $2000.00 bursary. A short biography of…
Read MoreJack’s Hall of Fame Golf Tournament is back!!
You could hear the excitement in Tournament Chair Doug Gibson’s voice as he announced the return of “Jack’s Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament”, after missing last year due to COVID. It will be the 34th playing of this annual tournament! The Quarry Golf Club on Tara Road in Ennismore will play…
Read MoreJohn Kasperski now in the Canadian Masters Athletics Hall of Fame!
Inducted into the Ontario Masters Athletics Hall of Fame in 2019, and the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame in 2020, John Kasperski has been announced as one of three inductees named to the 2020 class of the Canadian Masters Athletics Hall of Fame for his prowess in Track and Field throws and throws…
Read MoreRemembering Local Softball Great Isobel Nichols
Condolences are extended to family, friends and teammates of softball great Isobel Nichols who passed away at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre May 26, 2021 after a suffering a brief illness (not COVID-related) Remembered as ‘the gentle giant’, Nichols was always there for her teammates and friends. Her positive, supportive nature along with her athletic…
Read MoreIn case you missed Jim Clement’s original broadcast……
In case you missed the original airing on YourTV, Dan Malta’s interview of Jim Clement and his outstanding shooting career is now available by clicking on the link below. This interview, part of the “Sports Legends of Peterborough & District” series, initially aired on April 5, 2021. Each Tuesday night at 8 PM, the series…
Read MoreCondolences to the family of All-Round Athlete Fred Garvey
Condolences are extended to the family, teammates and friends of Hall of Fame inductee Fred Garvey. Mr. Garvey passed away April 22, 2021 in his 97th year. Fred leaves behind his wife Teresa, and children Donna, Fred, Jr., Carmel, Elizabeth and Anne Marie. It was his prowess in hockey and baseball that garnered Fred a…
Read MoreCondolences to Peter Vanwensem and Family
The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame is saddened to learn of the passing of Carla Vanwensem, wife of 63 years of Hall inductee Peter Vanwensem. Carla passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the age of 83. A celebration of life will be held for Carla at a later date. Please see Carla…
Read MoreNow Available: 2021 PDSHOF Bursary Application
The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that the 2021-2022 Bursary Application is now available. (Pictured above is a composite of the 2020 recipients) The applicant must be a graduating OSSD student, who has applied to a College (CAAT), University, or other institute of higher learning acceptable to the selection…
Read MoreJohn Kasperski interview now available on demand
In case you missed the original airing on YourTV, Dan Malta’s interview of masters track and field athlete John Kasperski is now available by clicking on the link below. This interview, part of the “Sports Legends of Peterborough & District” series, initially aired on March 29, 2021. Each Tuesday night at 8 PM, the series…
Read MoreCondolences extended to Mary Hinan-Grose and Family
Condolences to Hall of Fame member Mary Hinan-Grose on the passing of her husband Terry Grose who had a long standing connection to sports in the community. In particular, Terry spent 40 years as an OHL off-ice official and timekeeper for the Peterborough Petes and was an avid Petes fan in his retirement. Our thoughts…
Read MoreClair Leahy interview now available on demand
In case you missed the original broadcast of the Clair Leahy interview with Dan Malta, you can now watch it by clicking on the YourTV link below. Each Tuesday night the series “Sports Legends of Peterborough & District” features a new inductee interview on YourTV channel 700 HD or channel 10 at 8:00 PM. Tune…
Read MoreJim Clement and Shooting – Tuesday night on YourTV!
Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame inductee Jim Clement with sit down with Dan Malta Tuesday April 6, 2021. The show, which airs on YourTV, channel 700 HD or channel 10 at 8 PM Tuesdays or 8 AM Saturdays, will highlight Jim’s outstanding career in the sport of rifle, trap and skeet shooting! Inducted in…
Read MoreJohn Kasperski to be Interviewed On YourTV tonight!
Inductee John Kasperski is the featured guest this week on Dan Malta’s “Sports Legends of Peterborough & District”. The show, which airs on YourTV, channel 700 HD or channel 10 at 8 PM Tuesdays or 8 AM Saturdays, will highlight John’s track and field career. Kasperski has achieved success at the provincial, national and international…
Read MoreWatch Clair Leahy interview on YourTV tonight
Local basketball and softball legend Clair Leahy will be interviewed Tuesday March 23 2021 by Dan Malta, YourTV’s host of the series “Sports Legends of Peterborough & District” Inducted in the athlete category for his prowess in basketball and softball, Leahy’s organizational, coaching and contributions as an author of a windmill pitching publication sealed his…
Read MoreClair Leahy, John Kasperski and Jim Clement will be next guests of Dan Malta
Broadcasting on March 23, Clair Leahy will be our next featured “Sports Legend of Peterborough & District” interviewed by Dan Malta. Dan will delve into the basketball and softball career that made Clair an obvious candidate for his 1994 induction into the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame. Watch Dan Malta’s series “Sports Legends…
Read MoreRemembering ‘bowling great’ Doug Miller
Condolences to family, friends and teammates of Doug Miller who passed away March 4th 2021 at the age of 93. Mr. Miller was inducted into the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame in 2008 for his outstanding achievements in lacrosse, hockey, boxing and as an athlete and builder in the sport of bowling. His…
Read MoreBroadcast Schedule now available
Watch Dan Malta’s series “Sports Legends of Peterborough & District” on YourTV, channel 700 HD or channel 10 at 8 PM Tuesdays or 8 AM Saturdays. Tune in weekly to hear the adventures of these athletes on the local, provincial, national, and international stage! We really do have some ‘legends’ in our own backyard! Check…
Read MoreBob Delahey is the featured sporting legend on YourTV!
Local sporting legend Bob Delahey will be interviewed Tuesday January 12 2021 by Dan Malta, YourTV’s host of the series “Sports Legends of Peterborough & District”. Inducted in the “Builder” category for hockey and lacrosse in 2002, Bob contributed as a player, trainer, administrator, coach, referee and volunteer for more than 40 years. Bob’s expertise…
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