Ray Judd
When Ray Judd came to Peterborough in 1955, he joined the nether-dwelling Lakefield Lumbermen of City League Softball with the reputation of being a reasonably good right-handed pitcher. What an understatement.
By the time he left in 1961, Lakefield had won three All-Ontario Int. A Softball Championships and Judd was on his way to becoming a softball legend. In his first season, this fireballing native of St. David, AZ, averaged 13 strikeouts per game and finished the season with a no-hitter. And Lakefield won its first Peterborough Mens’ Softball Association Championship.
Many more no-hitters, perfect games and city titles followed. In a classic 1960 Ontario final series against Sudbury, Judd threw a no-hitter, striking out 24 in an 11-inning 1-0 victory. He had exceptional control, averaging less than one walk per game. Ray also played basketball and was with Peterborough Orfuns when they won the 1955 Canadian Intermediate Football title. He died in 2012.
Year Inducted:
1990
Status:
Deceased
When Ray Judd came to Peterborough in 1955, he joined the nether-dwelling Lakefield Lumbermen of City League Softball with the reputation of being a reasonably good right-handed pitcher. What an understatement.
By the time he left in 1961, Lakefield had won three All-Ontario Int. A Softball Championships and Judd was on his way to becoming a softball legend. In his first season, this fireballing native of St. David, AZ, averaged 13 strikeouts per game and finished the season with a no-hitter. And Lakefield won its first Peterborough Mens’ Softball Association Championship.
Many more no-hitters, perfect games and city titles followed. In a classic 1960 Ontario final series against Sudbury, Judd threw a no-hitter, striking out 24 in an 11-inning 1-0 victory. He had exceptional control, averaging less than one walk per game. Ray also played basketball and was with Peterborough Orfuns when they won the 1955 Canadian Intermediate Football title. He died in 2012.