Richard (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…
Read MoreL. J. (Jake) Wade
Jake Wade was born in Coventry, England, but moved to Peterborough with his family when he was one year old. As a youth, he excelled in track and field; at…
Read MoreJ. T. (Jack) Playford
Jack Playford was born in Peterborough in 1911. He was an outstanding athlete who shone particularly in softball and five-pin bowling. His first venture into City League softball was at…
Read MoreJ. W. (Jack) Gibson
Jack Gibson became involved in Peterborough sports, other than as a participant, in 1954 when he was asked to help out in the PCCHL. And he became totally involved, occupying…
Read MoreHoward (Howie) Dalton
Like many honourees, Howie Dalton excelled in numerous sports — softball, baseball, track and field and soccer. He starred in all of them during a four-year span in the Canadian…
Read MoreR. H. (Bun) Kingdon
Here is an athlete who excelled in hockey, although he never played in a boxed-in or covered arena until his team reached the public school finals. Bun Kingdon was also…
Read MoreNeil C. Thompson
Neil Thompson played many sports well, but his greatest achievements were in softball and basketball. He was a team player in every sense of the word, always putting the good…
Read MoreL. C. (Les ) Burton
Les Burton was an outstanding athlete, particularly in hockey, baseball and softball, who spent his entire athletic career in this area. He played his early hockey years in the South…
Read MoreJohn W. (Smoke) Gardner
The 1930s were great years for John William (Smoke) Gardner, a Peterborough resident all of his life. Hockey was his top sport but he also excelled in football, baseball, boxing,…
Read MoreHarold F. Dormer
Harold Dormer was a pioneer promoter of the game of softball, not only in this city but across the province as well. He earned his share of playing honours, but…
Read MoreC. M. (Cy) Coombes
Cyril M. (Cy) Coombes has a remarkable lacrosse record, both as a player and as a coach. Known for his speed and scoring ability on breakaways, Cy had a 15-year…
Read MoreC. R. (Chal) Graham
A Lindsay native with exceptional golfing abilities, Chal Graham moved to the city in 1961. In early years, Chal played many sports but it was golf that manifested the main…
Read MoreWilliam Crowley, Sr.
Known as ‘Big Bill’ during his days of athletic excellence, William Crowley, Sr., was an all-rounder who sparkled in many sports. Born here in 1886, he was considered by many…
Read MoreSally Graham
In one of the lesser-known competitive sports, but one requiring supreme precision, Sally Graham established a remarkable record. Born at Lakefield in 1953, Sally first grabbed provincial honours in 1971,…
Read MoreR. G. (Bobby) Crowe
R. G. (Bobby) Crowe retired as a ballplayer at age 37 but his enthusiasm, commitment and contribution to sport is reflected in successful achievements as an athlete and coach. Bobby…
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