William J. F. (Bill) Dadson
William J. F. Dadson, better known as either Bill or Lefty, was born in Bowmanville, ON, and as a teenager was a standout in both baseball and track and field.…
Read MoreBill Bowers
Bill Bowers is Mr. Slo-Pitch in Peterborough. He has been a dynamic builder of slo-pitch at the local, provincial and national levels. A Toronto native, Bill moved to Peterborough and…
Read MoreG. B. (Bev) Goulding
Bev Goulding is a prototype Builder of sport, excelling in all aspects and at all levels. In one manner or another, he was involved with high school football, hockey and…
Read MoreBen McMaster
Ben McMaster learned the rudiments of soccer in England, where he was born, and played semi-pro before coming to Canada at age 22, in 1929. For the next 18 years,…
Read MoreBarbara (Siddall) Robertson
Barbara Robertson has been a model of excellence and consistency during her outstanding golfing career for more than 59 years. A diminutive golfer, Barbara was Ladies Club Champion at the…
Read MoreBarbara (Blade) Williamson
Barbara Williamson had a long and successful sports tenure in Peterborough interrupted for a few years in the late 1930s and early 40s when her family lived in Ottawa. Her…
Read MoreAstrid Verduyn
In track and field, Astrid Verduyn was a Canadian champion five times and Ontario titlist on 10 occasions between 1963 and 1969. A gifted all-round athlete, Astrid was a member…
Read MoreArt Pagett
Art Pagett was an athlete who dedicated himself to helping others after his playing days were over. Art committed to helping youth from all walks of life, regardless of background…
Read MoreArthur G. (Rubber) Heal
Art Heal was slight of stature but he had a great skating adroitness and resiliency, earning his nickname of “Rubber,” “Mighty Atom,” and “Dancing Dervish.” He played with Albion Knitting,…
Read MoreA. L. (Arnie) Dugan
A Peterborough native, Arnie Dugan began his senior lacrosse career in 1949 with Peterborough Trailermen and subsequently played on three Mann Cup Championship Clubs. They included Peterborough Timbermen in 1951,…
Read MoreArchie Weir
Archie Weir was a top performer in hockey, softball and football with city teams of the 1930s. Born in Simcoe County, he came to Peterborough at age 12 and his…
Read MoreAndria Hunter
Name the sport – soccer, badminton, lacrosse, track, field hockey, softball, cross-country, arm-wrestling, volleyball, inline hockey, ball hockey, and ice hockey – and you can bet that Andria excelled. But…
Read MoreAllan Marshall
Although Allan Marshall was born in Yorkton, SK, Peterborough was his home during two decades of his athletic prominence. He moved here with his family, at age 10, in 1931.…
Read MoreAlbert Watkins
Born in England, in 1912, Albert Watkins moved with his family to Peterborough the next year and has been a life-long resident. He played baseball and hockey, and managed the…
Read MoreAlan M. (Al) Menzies
An above-average athlete in many sports, Al was particularly outstanding in baseball. Born in 1928, his earliest triumphs came in softball; he was a catcher for the Southend Trojans, City…
Read MoreAubrey (Dit) Clapper
Aubrey (Dit) Clapper is renowned as the first to play 20 seasons in the National Hockey League. He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1947, the same…
Read MoreGeorge J. (Red) Sullivan
Despite being a relative lightweight at 152 pounds, George (Red) Sullivan became one of the best hockey players ever produced here. He was also a quality player in softball and…
Read MoreCec Perdue
Cec Perdue is remembered for 40 years’ service as a sportswriter and editor on the Peterborough Examiner, and for his continued support of local sporting activities. He was born and…
Read MoreDonald A. McGillis, Sr.
Donald A. McGillis, Sr., had a great love of sports, particularly hockey and football. Born in Glengarry County, ON, in 1887, he lived many years in Winnipeg before coming to…
Read MoreS. A. (Stan) McBride, Sr.
Stan McBride, Sr. has made countless contributions to the City of Peterborough, not the least of which was serving as both Mayor and Sheriff. He utilized his immense wit and…
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