Marnie Wade
Marni Wade was born and raised in Ennismore and, at a very young age, she took the figure skating world by storm. By the age of 15, Marni and her…
Read MoreLionel Ownsworth
Lionel Ownsworth immigrated to Canada from Scotland in 1956 and has been a permanent fixture on the Peterborough sports scene ever since. He excelled in badminton and soccer and has…
Read MoreLeonard Michael Powers
Len (Smokey) Powers was a great all-round athlete who excelled in football, hockey and lacrosse. In 1969 he played for the Thomas A. Stewart football team, capturing the COSSA championship.…
Read MoreDavid McConkey
David McConkey has had a tremendous influence on the Peterborough running scene over the last 20 years. He participated in the prestigious Boston Marathon eight times. He also finished 33rd…
Read MoreBill Cridland
Bill Cridland had a major influence on the sport of amateur boxing, as an athlete and official and has left a lasting legacy. Bill took up boxing in 1946 at…
Read MoreBill Armour
City native, Bill Armour was a skilled hockey and lacrosse player who excelled at local, provincial and professional levels. Bill was on three Minto Cup Championship Teams and was a…
Read MoreRoger Self
Roger Self carved out a long and unmatched career at the Kawartha Golf & Country Club. Known for his dedication, discipline and sharp play around the greens, Roger has been…
Read MorePaul V. Brown
Paul Brown has taught Judo for more than 45 years as a volunteer at the Peterborough Family YMCA. During his lengthy tenure as a sensi or head instructor at the…
Read MoreJohn Grant, Sr.
Lanky John Grant’s wizardry with a lacrosse stick propelled him to one Minto Cup Championship, three Mann Cup Championships and a World Field Lacrosse Championship. John grew up in Peterborough,…
Read MoreGreg Knox
Peterborough native Greg Knox’s accomplished football career is highlighted by countless individual honours and punctuated with championships at every level he played. Growing up, Greg was an exceptional all-round athlete,…
Read MoreDonald Gray
Don Gray demonstrated the classic spirit of the volunteer in sports in Peterborough, working tirelessly for more than 20 years to give youngsters the opportunity to play softball and hockey.…
Read MoreRalph Rowe
An all-round athlete, Ralph Rowe was a member of championship teams in basketball, softball and football. He was a highly skilled and incredibly durable athlete, whose outstanding basketball career spanned…
Read MoreKen Ruttan
Ken’s lacrosse career began in Peterborough in 1952 and from 1954 to 1956 he was on three minor Ontario championship teams and one Junior “B”. In 1957, at age 16,…
Read MoreJames K. (Jim) Orr
Jim Orr made impressive contributions to sport at the local, provincial, national and international levels. In hockey, his greatest contributions were as a referee for 18 years, seven in the…
Read MorePaul S. B. Wilson
Paul Wilson came to Peterborough in 1966 to become athletic director at Trent University and brought with him a skill and love of squash, rugby and cricket. Since then he…
Read MoreLillian (Lil) Crocker
For more than 50 years, Lillian (Lil) Crocker has been a skilled player and a true ambassador for the sport of lawn bowling at the local, provincial and national level.…
Read MoreJohn (Joey) Todd
Possessor of a booming shot and extraordinary skill at face-offs, Joey Todd was consistently among league scoring leaders in junior, senior and professional lacrosse. Born in Peterborough into a family…
Read MoreBob (Chub) Delahey
Bob Delahey has made a unique contribution to hockey and lacrosse in Peterborough as a player, dedicated trainer, administrator, coach, referee and volunteer for more than 40 years. Born in…
Read MoreRupert (Rube) Brady
Rube Brady was a true pioneer builder in minor hockey and baseball in Peterborough. From the 1920s until his death in 1963, Rube provided opportunities for generations of youngsters to…
Read MoreRayma Dixon
Rayma Dixon carved out a remarkable athletic career as a runner beginning at an age when most elite athletes are retired. Since taking up running in 1973 at the age…
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