Maurice M. Charlton (Sopha)
Maurice Charlton was one of the best tennis and badminton players ever to come out of Peterborough, the Liftlock City. In the early 1940s she began playing tennis at the…
Read MoreDennis Patterson
Hockey honours came early to this talented young player. Born in Peterborough in 1950, Dennis began playing ice hockey at age five with George Street United in the Peterborough Community…
Read MoreNorma (Strickland) Kennedy
Norma Strickland was one of a fine family of athletes, and she had an outstanding softball career in two phases — the 1940’s as a Strickland and the 1960’s as…
Read MoreLeslie Christopher Crowe
Les was a consistent winner in singles and doubles canoe events all his life. Les won the 3 mile race at the Stoney Lake Regatta in 1951, and despite strong…
Read MoreJohn Elliott (Curly) Mason
John (Curly) Mason came to Peterborough in 1950 to play hockey for the Senior B Petes, and lacrosse for the championship teams of the Peterborough Timbermen. Born in Fergus, ON,…
Read MoreFrank Whitehouse
Frank Whitehouse was born in England, in 1906, but he grew up in Peterborough and is fondly remembered by old-time baseball fans as probably the best pitcher ever produced by…
Read MoreDon Dorsett
Don Dorsett is a life-long Peterborough resident whose commitment to minor hockey is legendary. Active with the Mark Street Church Organization, Don is recognized as a family man of integrity…
Read MoreSteve Rexe
Steve was a multi-talented athlete whose abilities paved the way to hockey stardom. Born here in 1947, he played with Kenner’s football Rams and caught for City Softball and Baseball…
Read MoreRussell F. Kitchen
A talented athlete, Russ was a sport standout over a 20-year span in Peterborough. Born at Owen Sound, he moved to this city in 1929, primarily to play baseball. That…
Read MoreR. E. (Reg) Fowler
Reg Fowler was a low-key athlete who let his outstanding skills speak for themselves. Born in Peterborough in 1934, his abilities as a team player and leader, and his athletic…
Read MoreGeorge I. Dormer
Known as “The Little Iron Man,” George Dormer had an active career as a softball player, manager and sponsor with a lifetime involvement at the executive level of sport in…
Read MoreJoseph (Joey) Johnston
Joey Johnston was born in Peterborough in 1949. He played his minor hockey for Sacred Heart Church of the Church League and the Peterborough All-Star teams. In 1961 he was…
Read MoreGary Bennett
Gary Bennett was a remarkable weightlifter. On 19 occasions he competed for the Canadian championship in Olympic-style weightlifting — and he earned medal honours every time. He was the Gold…
Read MoreLeo (Pete) McGillen
Pete McGillen was born in nearby Percy Township and moved to Peterborough at age seven. He began writing for the Peterborough Examiner in 1937 and over the next two decades…
Read MoreLouis (Lou) Nickle
Lou came to Peterborough to play junior lacrosse in 1951. Invited as a replacement player after his team was eliminated, Lou led Mimico to the Canadian Championship, the Minto Cup.…
Read MoreGordon L. Beatty
Gord was a member of the Peterborough Collegiate (PCI) Senior football team that won the Central Ontario School Association title in 1941. His three-touchdown performance in the championship game lead…
Read MoreDonald W. Bye
Don, a Peterborough businessman, has consistently supported local teams financially, and actively at the administrative level for more than 30 years. Don’s sponsorship of teams began in 1960, starting with…
Read MoreC. G. E. (Cy) Whatley
Cy was born in England in 1912 and moved to Peterborough at the age of five. He started playing baseball in the local minor leagues, eventually making the Peterborough Seniors…
Read MoreWilliam (Clair) Leahy
Clair Leahy’s record as a softball pitcher, organizer and coach is outstanding; he also authored a well-used softball reference entitled: The Windmill Pitch. Clair spread his exceptional pitching talents over…
Read MoreJack Guerin
Jack Guerin was born with a passion for sports and early in life developed a unique talent for organizing and working with people, especially in hockey and baseball. Over his…
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