William Herbert Bradburn
William H. Bradburn was born in Peterborough in 1870. He came from a notable civic minded family who played a role in building Peterborough. William Bradburn served as Peterborough’s 18th Mayor from 1912-1913. On November 28th, 1891 at a meeting called by William Bradburn, the first Peterborough Hockey Team was formed. His 1942 Examiner Obituary declared him the “Father of Hockey” in Peterborough.
Year Inducted:
1988
Status:
Deceased
William H. Bradburn was born in Peterborough in 1870. He came from a notable civic minded family who played a role in building Peterborough. William Bradburn served as Peterborough’s 18th Mayor from 1912-1913. On November 28th, 1891 at a meeting called by William Bradburn, the first Peterborough Hockey Team was formed. His 1942 Examiner Obituary declared him the “Father of Hockey” in Peterborough.