The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to partner with the Canadian Lacrosse Foundation / Canadian Lacrosse Association to bring you interviews the Foundation has done of Peterborough area lacrosse greats.  This week we are pleased to bring you the CLF’s interview with John Grant Sr. and Jimmy Wasson.  We hope you…

Condolences on behalf of the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame are extended to the family, teammates and friends of Lefty Reid, who passed away August 15, 2020 at the age of 92. Maurice “Lefty” Reid was inducted into the PDSHOF in 2006 for his achievements in the sport of Bowling, and in the…

The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the recipients of the PDSHOF Bursary.  The bursary is awarded annually to 4 graduating students who are pursuing post secondary education – however this year as a result of the extra-ordinary final semester senior students faced due to COVID -19 there are 6…

The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame would like to extend condolences to the family of local artist Neil Broadfoot, who passed away July 19th, 2020 after a brief illness. Neil, a former teacher of Art at Crestwood Secondary School leaves his wife Margaret. Neil was generous with his talent, specifically in allowing the…

The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame extends condolences to the family of George Elliott including daughter Andrea, and sons Paul and Aaron, and their families. George passed away at the PRHC on July 10, 2020. Always a friend to the Hall of Fame, George’s legacy will live on through his works of art…

The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame and Museum extend condolences to family, friends and teammates of Greg Marchen who passed away June 29, 2020. Greg was inducted into the Hall of Fame as an all-round athlete, particularly for his prowess in hockey, softball and lacrosse. The following is an excerpt from his induction…

The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame and Museum would like to congratulate Jamie Batley and Paul Day on being inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame and to the late Ross Powless, a 1950’s Peterborough Lacrosse legend, on his induction to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. More information can be obtained by…

Due to the health implications of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, Jack’s Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament, originally scheduled for Thursday May 21, 2020 has been postponed. A tentative date of Thursday September 17, 2020 has been arranged at the Peterborough Golf and Country Club. This tentative date is contingent on government…

The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce the 2020 inductees. We extend our congratulations to each of you and thank you for your cooperation and understanding of the changes to our normal introduction process we must make during this difficult time. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020…

To help protect the health and safety of people in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Peterborough has temporarily closed public access to several municipal facilities, including the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame & Museum. The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame & Museum has cancelled all activities until…

Thanks to Steve Casey and his Car Draw team, local media and in particular, Dan Malta of YOURTV, for assisting with the draw.  Special thanks to ticket sellers, vendors and the community for supporting the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Car Draw.     And the winners are:

If you have not yet purchased a Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Annual Vehicle Draw ticket, you soon may be out of luck! According to draw chair Steve Casey tickets are selling quickly, and many of our local supporting business vendors have run low on tickets and are scurrying to replenish!…

Featured Image of Team Epping is a photo by Robert Lefebvre, Special to Cornwall Standard Freeholder Peterborough native John Epping and his team including Mat Camm, Ryan Fry and Brent Laing, won the Ontario Tankard this past Sunday in Cornwall Ontario. Their victory over the legendary rink of Glenn Howard by a score of 8-3…

Mike and his 5 year old son Isaiah participated in the opening ceremonies.  Making his first appearance at the Memorial Centre in over 20 years, Mike took the time to drop by the Hall of Fame and donate a Nashville Predator Sweater.  While at the Hall, Mike was greeted by many old friends who had…

On Saturday, February 1 at 7:05pm the Petes and the Canadian Cancer Society will host the 11th annual Pink in the Rink game at the PMC. Please come into the Hall of Fame to see the previous 10 Pink in the Rink sweaters that are on the feature display tables at the front of the…