H. V. (Herb) Warr
Herb Warr was born in nearby Westwood, moving to Peterborough at age 17. Following a stint in the Canadian Navy he became involved in minor sports with the City Boys…
Read MoreG. Edward (Gunner) Whitehill
A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, G. Edward Whitehill became a Peterborough resident in 1936 and quickly established himself as a quality baseball pitcher. He became known as “Gunner” although…
Read MoreDonald (Red) Wasson
This fiery redhead never gave less than his best, a quality that inspired his teammates and players to be the best they could be. Red’s 18-year tenure in City League…
Read MoreRobert (Bob) Parnall
Bob Parnall was an exceptional hockey player. While still in mid-teens he captained PCVS to the High Schools championship, played with the Jr. B Colts, and was often called up…
Read MoreGus Leonard
Gus was an athlete with diverse talents. A fine runner, he also excelled at rugby, softball and baseball and was especially adept in hockey. He was a sparkling centre on…
Read MoreFraser E. Dunfield
Born in Toronto, Fraser Dunfield was a big winner before moving here in 1936. As a high school student he was the city champion in hurdles, swimming, softball and hockey,…
Read MoreDonald S. Lech
Don Lech excelled in several sports – swimming, football, basketball, handball and running to name a few. As a youth he swam competitively for the YMCA, finishing with a bronze…
Read MoreC. F. (Carm) Collins
Carmen Francis Collins was an inspirational lacrosse player, respected for his leadership and determination. His early life gave no hint of lacrosse stardom. Born and raised here, Carm played hockey…
Read MoreTerry (Spitz) Davis
Starting at age seven, Terry Davis played three complete decades of lacrosse. He had an impressive minor league career: stick boy for the 1951-54 Mann Cup champions, player for the…
Read MoreR. M. (Bob) Gainey
Robert Michael Gainey was a first-round draft choice of Montreal Canadiens in 1973 and he played 16 outstanding seasons for them in the NHL. Bob was an inspirational leader on…
Read MorePaul Parnell
Lacrosse records and Paul Parnell are synonymous. At the conclusion of an 18-year senior career following the 1975 season, Paul held or shared 23 Western Lacrosse Association records – –…
Read MoreG. H. B. (Jeff) Purvey
Christened Geoffrey Henry Burns Purvey, this benevolent benefactor of many sports in Peterborough and district became known simply as Jeff. Born above a fish store in Toronto, in 1922, Jeff…
Read MoreF. C. (Freddy) Scates
Freddy Scates was born in Peterborough and spent his entire life here, a gentle soul about whom it was often said that he didn’t have an enemy in the world.…
Read MoreFred Garvey
Sport, especially baseball and softball, was an important part of Fred Garvey’s life. He was a fine example of hustle, determination and team play. As a youth, he was a…
Read MoreD. J. (Doug) Gibson
Coming from an athletic family, it is no surprise that Doug Gibson developed into a very good hockey player. He came up through Church League and Jr. B ranks to…
Read MoreR. G. (Bob) Curtis
Bob Curtis graduated from Peterborough minor lacrosse to the senior Timbermen in 1954, just in time to play on a Mann Cup winner. Although he played on four more Eastern…
Read MoreLouis Yeotes
A newspaper headline once accurately proclaimed Louis Yeotes as “A Man Who Likes People.” Over the more than 70 years he lived in Peterborough, Louis donated to almost every league…
Read MoreJoyce Corner
Joyce Corner, a part-time resident of our area most of her life and a full-timer since 1975, has been interested in synchronized swimming for many years. She started the Mississauga…
Read MoreJohn W. Kindred
John was born and spent his formative years in Peterborough, until a golf scholarship took him to Florida at age 19. From age 13, he was successful in junior and…
Read MoreFrank E. (Drake) Jopling
A native of Bridgenorth, Frank E. Jopling was known most of his life by the nick-name “Drake”. He attended school there, and at PCVS where, at age 16, playing for…
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