L. 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…
Read MoreRobert (Honey) Tompkins
Robert (Honey) Tompkins was born at Deseronto, ON and moved here in 1937 at the age of 19. He played outstanding hockey at all levels, starting in junior at Napanee,…
Read MoreJ. T. (Joe) Stewart
Joe Stewart was a Peterborough native who excelled in many sports, a ‘team player’ with initiative and versatility as his participation in numerous sports at championship level indicates. If there…
Read MoreJ. E. (Jackie) Dugan
Jackie Dugan started his pugilistic career locally, but soon went on to make a name for himself at provincial and national levels. He was described by sportswriters of the day…
Read MoreEdward E. (Eddie) Murphy
Edward E. Murphy was in the vanguard of outstanding athletes who came to Peterborough in the 1930s. A Toronto native, Eddie was a perennial all-star shortstop, good enough to be…
Read MoreGladys I. Mortimer
Gladys Mortimer came from a family of athletes and she excelled in sport, particularly softball and basketball. She was a lefthanded first-baseman on Westclox teams that won many city titles,…
Read MoreRichard E. (Rick) Kinsman
This agile athlete was an amateur star of the 1960s and pro entertainer of the 70s in gymnastics and trampoline. As a student of PCVS and member of the YMCA,…
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