Isobel M. (Izzy) Nichols
Born in Peterborough and raised on a farm in Keene, Isobel Nichols was a good athlete in many sports. She won three provincial titles in softball with Lakefield Kingdon Lumber…
Read MoreDick Todd
Growing up in Toronto, Dick Todd excelled in most sports. An outstanding pitcher, he signed a pro contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1964. After seriously injuring his arm, he…
Read MoreStan Marris
Stan Marris came to Peterborough in 1965. He immediately became involved in the local soccer scene. His first role was as a referee and he soon realized the need for…
Read MoreCharles (Bus) Jensen
Born in Peterborough in 1932, Charles “Bus” Jensen was considered an excellent all-round athlete. He played organized hockey from Midget to Junior B winning PMHA Midget and Juvenile Championships. As…
Read MoreGary (Hobie) Holbrook
Born in Peterborough in 1948, Gary has had a distinguished sporting career. He was an outstanding goaltender playing 5 years for the Don Bye Junior B’s. He was invited to…
Read MoreSteve Casey
Born in Peterborough in 1949, Steve Casey has devoted his life to developing and supporting the game of hockey in this community. Most notably, the Peterborough Liftlock Atom Hockey Tournament.…
Read MoreCarol (Ferguson) Gibson
Born in Peterborough in 1935, Carol was a good all-round athlete competing in softball, baseball, track and field, figure skating, swimming and diving. At age 11, she played on the…
Read MoreDiana L. Drury
Born in 1961, Diana excelled as a local Peterborough athlete. At age 9, she bowled a record-high 346 game. She played with the Lakefield Kingdon Lumber Ladies Fastball Team from…
Read MoreRobert Abbott
Bob Abbott could be called Peterborough’s most outstanding amateur golfer ever. He won the Peterborough Golf & Country Club championship an incredible 13 times and was runner up 9 times…
Read MoreEdward Kevin (Mickey) Murray
Born in Peterborough in 1898, Mickey Murray excelled at hockey and baseball. He was an outstanding goalie and baseball player during his amateur days in Peterborough, Oshawa and Galt. From…
Read MoreDoug Miller
Born in Peterborough in 1927, Doug played lacrosse, hockey, boxing and bowling. He played minor, Intermediate and Senior B lacrosse in Peterborough and in 1949 played for the Toledo Ohio…
Read MoreCarol (Eastmure) Love
Carol Love has dedicated her life to rowing, as athlete, coach and developer of the sport in the Peterborough area. Beginning her rowing career at McMaster University in 1971, Carol…
Read MoreRick Johnston
Born in 1964, Rick Johnston moved to Peterborough as a young boy in the early 1970’s. It is safe to say that baseball has been his life. He played all…
Read MoreWilliam Patrick (Pat) Calladine
Born in England in 1909, William Patrick (Pat) Calladine moved to Peterborough in 1913. He distinguished himself as an athlete, a manager and a tireless organizer for various sports in…
Read MoreJohn G. Bax
John Bax has dedicated his life to training and racing harness horses. He got his start in 1978 at Kawartha Downs as a driver and trainer. His career went on…
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