Cheryl Coombes
Cheryl Coombes was a multi-talented athlete who excelled at a number of sports, including golf, hockey, softball, basketball, lacrosse, football and volleyball. She won championships at the local, regional and…
Read MoreJean Castle
Jean Castle excelled in four sports — basketball, curling, golf and softball — during a lengthy athletic career. She was an all-star in basketball, playing on city championship teams, and…
Read MoreC. J. (Cliff) Cadd
Versatility was the trademark of Cliff Cadd, a true all-round athlete who was a standout in many sports. Volleyball was probably his finest, but many felt he was equally as…
Read MoreJohn M. (Gunner) Lynch
For more than 40 years, John Matthew (Gunner) Lynch was trainer of almost every major sports team in the City. Before, during and following World War II, the Gunner was…
Read MorePansy E. L. Forbes
The name Pansy Forbes is a legend, and as such is indelibly etched into the archives of the Peterborough Sports Hall of Fame. She was known by anyone and everyone…
Read MorePatricia P. (Pat) Bronson
A natural leader, Pat Bronson used speed, agility and talent to excel in sports. As a player and coach, her achievements were numerous. She was a founding member of the…
Read MoreJean (Millard) Burns
Jean Millard, a city native, joined the Peterborough Ornamental Swim Club shortly after it was formed in 1942, when the sport of synchronized swimming was just becoming known in Canada.…
Read MoreAlbert (Ab) Blondin
Ab Blondin’s weightlifting career began innocently enough — with a letter to world renowned bodybuilder Charles Atlas, in 1940, asking advice on exercises. That inauspicious beginning led to this Peterborough…
Read MoreR.J. (Bobby) Allan
In his heyday, Bobby Allan was in a class by himself, the finest lacrosse player in Canada. His consummate skill, agility and adroitness in faking a move made him one-of-a-kind.…
Read MoreMax Swanston
Max Swanston was born in Peterborough in 1894. In 1915, Coach Dan McCabe gave Max an opportunity to catch him in a game against the Ottawa Senators in the old…
Read MoreLee-Anne Quinn
Born in Peterborough, Lee-Anne was a gifted athlete known for her dedication and leadership. She was a Lakeshore Ladies Softball League All-Star as a member of Lakefield’s Kingdon Lumber which…
Read MoreLarry Oakley
Growing up in Peterborough, Larry experimented with many different sports. Starting hockey late (age 13), he advanced quickly through Peewee house league to All-Star at Bantam, Midget and Juvenile where…
Read MoreGrant Heffernan
A Peterborough boy, Grant Heffernan grew up playing hockey and lacrosse. In 1952 he joined the Peterborough Minor Lacrosse School. Grant played on Bantam, Midget, and Juvenile Ontario Championship teams.…
Read MoreDiane (Zakos) Bennis
Peterborough native, Diane Zakos, joined the Peterborough Figure Skating Club in 1948 at the age of seven. Skating in singles and pairs competition, she was the PFS Club Singles Champion…
Read MoreBen Floyd
Born in Peterborough, Ben grew up playing lacrosse and hockey. He was a member of the 1956 Nisbett Junior B Ontario Lacrosse Champions and the 1957 UE Juniors, Ontario Champions…
Read MoreRon Thompson
Born in Liverpool England, Ron arrived in Peterborough in 1968. At that time there were five senior men’s teams and one boy’s team playing in the Durham Youth League. These…
Read MoreLen Minty
Leonard Gordon Minty was born in Peterborough and grew up at the YMCA. In 1964 representing PCVS, he won two gold and a silver at the Eastern Canadian High School…
Read MoreJames M. Clement
Born in Peterborough, Jim started rifle shooting at the age of 13 and began a lifetime of competitive shooting. He was the youngest competitor to ever shoot at the national…
Read MoreElaine Devlin
Growing up in Indian River, Elaine played her minor sports in Douro and Keene. She was an all-star goalie and a member of numerous OWHA gold medal teams. It was…
Read MoreDoug Evans
Doug was born into a prominent Peterborough sporting family. He came up through the Peterborough Community Church Hockey League and honed his lacrosse skills at the summer lacrosse schools. He…
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