Albert 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 Outboard Marine women’s team seven seasons. He helped get lights installed at East City Bowl.
Albert was playing and coaching Industrial League hockey in 1945 when he was asked to assist a group of 10-year-olds. He spent the next two seasons as coach, referee and handyman for four teams playing outdoors. Albert served in the PMHA and in 1951 was elected to the OMHA executive. He later became president (1963-65) and in 1974 was made a Life Member. In 1955, he assumed responsibility for officiating programs, and except for a hiatus in 1963-64 when he was OMHA President, served there through 1980. In that time frame, Albert increased the officiating staff from 300 to 3,112.
He was a CAHA rep to the Canadian Standards Association and was actively involved in setting standards for helmets and masks. He died in 1993.
Year Inducted:
1984
Status:
Deceased
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 Outboard Marine women’s team seven seasons. He helped get lights installed at East City Bowl.
Albert was playing and coaching Industrial League hockey in 1945 when he was asked to assist a group of 10-year-olds. He spent the next two seasons as coach, referee and handyman for four teams playing outdoors. Albert served in the PMHA and in 1951 was elected to the OMHA executive. He later became president (1963-65) and in 1974 was made a Life Member. In 1955, he assumed responsibility for officiating programs, and except for a hiatus in 1963-64 when he was OMHA President, served there through 1980. In that time frame, Albert increased the officiating staff from 300 to 3,112.
He was a CAHA rep to the Canadian Standards Association and was actively involved in setting standards for helmets and masks. He died in 1993.