Dorothy M. K. (Dot) Millar
Born Dorothy Mortimer, Dot Millar and her sister Gladys were among the finest women athletes this city has ever produced. Dot began playing softball at the age of 14 and after three seasons with the CGE team, played a season in Toronto as catcher for the great Marg (Babe) Vincent. Their team won the Toronto Major Championship and both were in great demand to play pro. Dot spent one season in Detroit where she was called “the best lady catcher in North America”.
She came back to Peterborough and played several more years with the CGE. After her playing career ended in 1937, she served six years as treasurer of the Provincial Women’s Softball Union.
Dot Millar excelled at other sports, too, including hockey where she played on even terms with the men. She was a good bowler, played basketball and was considered the best in the city in speedskating. She died in 1984.
Year Inducted:
1988
Status:
Deceased
Born Dorothy Mortimer, Dot Millar and her sister Gladys were among the finest women athletes this city has ever produced. Dot began playing softball at the age of 14 and after three seasons with the CGE team, played a season in Toronto as catcher for the great Marg (Babe) Vincent. Their team won the Toronto Major Championship and both were in great demand to play pro. Dot spent one season in Detroit where she was called “the best lady catcher in North America”.
She came back to Peterborough and played several more years with the CGE. After her playing career ended in 1937, she served six years as treasurer of the Provincial Women’s Softball Union.
Dot Millar excelled at other sports, too, including hockey where she played on even terms with the men. She was a good bowler, played basketball and was considered the best in the city in speedskating. She died in 1984.