Doug Gibson announced this year’s 28th annual Jack’s Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame golf tournament, set for Wednesday May 21, 2014, during a press conference last night at the Memorial Centre. This is the 18th year the tournament will be hosted by Bob and Jan Dixon at the Pine Crest Golf & Country […]
A warm welcome is extended to the ‘Class of 2014’, this year’s inductees to the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame. Announced at a press conference at the Memorial Centre on Wednesday April 9, the newest members of the Hall include: Gerry Carey (who was represented by his son Gary), Jan Magee, Maggie […]
Roy Henderson upon his induction into the Wheelchair Basketball Hall of Fame. The Peterborough five-time Paralympian was inducted on April 5, 2014. Mr. Henderson first represented Canada playing Wheelchair Basketball at the 1988 Paralympic Games, and he played in the next four consecutive Games, bringing home two gold medals. Roy Henderson was inducted into the […]
The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame extend condolences to the family of 2013 Inductee Rock (Robert) Batley. Rock, an accomplished athlete, trainer and official passed away on April 1, 2014. His greatest athletic accomplishments were in lacrosse, playing on 10 Eastern Canadian Championship teams and winning 3 Mann Cup championship titles. In recognition […]
Congratulations to Hall of Famer Elaine Devlin on being inducted to the Sam Houston State University Sports Hall of Honor February 22, 2014. She is their softball’s all-time pitching leader with a 0.62 earned run average. Devlin was Gulf Star Conference Player of the Year in 1986 and an All-Conference and All-Region selection. She pitched […]
Congratulations to the 2014 Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame car draw winners, Ann & Jack Guest. Mr. & Mrs. Guest have the choice between three vehicles supplied by Holiday Ford including a 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2014 Ford F150 pickup truck or 2014 Ford Focus. Winners of the $500 preliminary prize draw are Terry […]
Capturing the 2014 Sochi Olympic Gold Medal in Men’s Hockey by defeating Sweden with a score of 3-0, the Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame is proud to offer congratulations to Peterborough native Corey Perry, former Peterborough Pete Steve Yzerman and all of Team Canada for this golden achievement!
The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame has lost a good friend. Neil “Harry” Harrison, an Honoured member of the Hall of Fame passed away February 24, 2014. Neil was a highly respected member of the curling community, remembered for his many contributions as World Champion player, coach and mentor to many athletes both […]
Less than one month until the March 11, 2014 Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame Vehicle Draw! This year the vehicle choice is Ford, supplied by Holiday Ford. Additional details regarding the 2014 draw can be found below. Tickets are on sale at various locations throughout Peterborough, Lakefield, and Keene, and of course from […]
In 1949, the Peterboro Marines won the Ontario Baseball Association Senior Crown. This jacket was worn by Lorentz “Larry” Edwardson. Starting February 11, 2014 the jacket will be on display at the Peterborough & District Sport Hall of Fame in the Memorial Centre. The Hall of Fame has been unable to locate a photo of […]
We invite you to come to see Nick Ritchie’s sweater now on display just inside the front lobby doors of the Peterborough Memorial Centre. On January 15, 2014 in Calgary, Alberta Peterborough Petes forward Nick Ritchie represented the OHL in the BMO CHL/OHL Top Prospects game playing for “Team Cherry”. Ritchie was one of […]
Take time to drop in to the Peterborough Memorial Centre to see Peterborough Petes team member Eric Cornel’s game-worn “Top Prospects” sweater. The BMO CHL/OHL Top Prospects game was held in Calgary, Alberta on January 15, 2014. Cornel, one of 40 CHL players chosen by the 30 NHL clubs to play in the Prospects Game, […]
The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame and the community have lost a good friend. Herb Warr an Honoured member of the Hall of Fame passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at the age of 90 . Herb was born in the small community of Westwood, Ontario (east of Peterborough). He served in the […]
Congratulations are extended to PDSHOF member Glenn Pagett after the announcement this week that a City of Peterborough park on Stoker Road is being named in his honour. While on city council, Glenn’s major contributions include amalgamating the parks and the recreation departments, making seniors’ bus passes available, the Kinsmen and Evinrude Arena project, his work with bringing the […]
The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame Car Draw Press Conference will take place Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 11:30 a.m. at the Hall of Fame. The Annual Car Draw is one of two major fundraisers for the Hall of Fame. Ticket sellers can pick up their tickets at this time. The vehicle of choice […]
The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame Annual Meeting will take place Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hall of Fame. All Hall of Fame members and representatives are welcome to attend.
The Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame presented bursary awards at a Press Conference held Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at the Hall of Fame. This is the 18th year the Hall has presented four local high school graduates with the bursary valued at $1000.00 each. The bursary winners this year are: Emily Challice, Kenner […]
Visit the Hall of Fame located within the Peterborough Memorial Centre building. Look for the Hall of Fame in the north east corner of the building. You can see great memorabilia, artifacts, and can learn about Peterborough’s great sporting heritage.
