Hugh Dibben
Hugh Dibben excelled in four sports — tennis, basketball, volleyball and cricket — over a 40-year competitive career in which he was fiercely aggressive but always maintained a sense of…
Read MoreHugh Campbell
Athletes in the City of Peterborough, particularly those in baseball, football and basketball, owe a debt of gratitude to Hugh Campbell. Hugh came here from the United States in 1928…
Read MoreCharles (Chuck) Kearns
Charles (Chuck) Kearns was an exciting athlete with a go-for-broke style, a real fan favourite in football and baseball. His death by drowning in Rice Lake at the age of…
Read MoreSheldon Smith
From 1950 to 1968, Sheldon Smith was one of the top motorcycle riders in Canada. In competitions sanctioned by the CMA on dirt tracks, road race, moto-cross and endurance events,…
Read MoreF. P. (Pat) Larock
Dedication to the development of minor sport in Peterborough was the trade mark of Pat Larock who spent countless hours assisting youngsters in minor lacrosse and hockey. He served in…
Read MoreJoseph A. (Joe) Rochetta
This Peterborough native was small of stature but big in talent and heart. Joe Rochetta had a long and distinguished hockey career in a sport where he stood out. He…
Read MoreJoseph H. (Joe) Blewett
If you were watching hockey locally in the 1940s, that blur that went past was probably Joe Blewett, the Lakefield flash. Known for his speed and skill in hockey, Joe…
Read MoreGary H. Darling
Gary Darling had a long and distinguished career in hockey as a player, coach, scout and NHL team executive. Although small of stature, he was a high-scoring star with a…
Read MoreWilfred R. (Ray) Harding
This native of Douro Township had a brilliant 16-year career as a goaltender for Peterborough hockey teams at all levels. In his heyday, Ray Harding was regarded as one of…
Read MoreJohn Amer
Born in Hamilton, ON, John moved to Peterborough in 1958 and was an immediate star in both basketball (as a forward) and softball (third baseman). Regarded as one of the…
Read MoreJohn (Jack) Mackness
Jack Mackness is a Peterborough native who excelled over a period of many years in softball and hockey, both at the playing level and in executive capacities. A renowned hitter,…
Read MoreGreg Marchen
Born in Newmarket, Greg Marchen moved to Peterborough at age two and went on to excel in three sports – hockey, softball and lacrosse. As a puck-chaser, Greg played Jr.…
Read MoreDorothy M. K. (Dot) Millar
Born Dorothy Mortimer, Dot Millar and her sister Gladys were among the finest women athletes this city has ever produced. Dot began playing softball at the age of 14 and…
Read MoreDonald R. (Don) Barrie
Don Barrie, a city resident most of his life, was born in Oakville, ON. Active in many sports, it is lacrosse where he left an indelible impression. While acting as…
Read MoreRichard (Dick) Redmond
For 13 seasons, Dick Redmond was a rugged, rushing defenceman in the NHL, playing with Minnesota, California, Chicago, St. Louis, Atlanta and Boston. He scored 133 goals and had 312…
Read MoreFrank L. Buckland
Frank was born at Gravenhurst, ON, spent his early years at Guelph, attended the University of Toronto where he developed an interest in hockey, and moved to Peterborough in 1931…
Read MoreW. (Bill) Crowley, Jr.
Few have contributed more to local sport than Bill Crowley, Jr., in capacities as player, coach and official. He was born in Drumheller, AB, grew up in Calgary and moved…
Read MoreWilfred (Biffer) Ranger
Born in 1902, Biffer Ranger played lacrosse and baseball on Peterborough teams but it was in the ice game where he left his lasting mark. He played baseball for the…
Read MoreR. H. R. (Russ) Scriver
A Lakefield native, Russ Scriver is considered one of the gamest and best-liked competitors in our area, a great contributor to sport in Peterborough. Russ was a high school standout…
Read MoreLarry S. G. Ferguson
Larry is another example of quality graduates from Peterborough minor lacrosse, playing on Ontario championship teams at peewee, bantam and midget levels, and in 1957 he was a member of…
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