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Roger Neilson
Roger Neilson, one of hockey’s greatest innovators, has had an outstanding coaching career at the National Hockey League and Major Junior A levels. During his distinguished NHL career, Roger coached…
Read MoreGeorge (Junior) Ellis
George Ellis is recognized as the man most responsible for keeping senior baseball alive in Peterborough from 1975 to 2000. George enters his 25th campaign as Manager of the Peterborough…
Read MoreEdmund (Ted) Higgins
Ted Higgins made a contribution to sport in Peterborough as an athlete, coach and owner. Ted started swimming at age 7 under the guidance of Gord Minty. During his teen…
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 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 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 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 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…
Read MoreH. V. (Herb) Warr
Herb Warr was born in nearby Westwood, moving to Peterborough at age 17. Following a stint in the Canadian Navy he became involved in minor sports with the City Boys…
Read MoreG. H. B. (Jeff) Purvey
Christened Geoffrey Henry Burns Purvey, this benevolent benefactor of many sports in Peterborough and district became known simply as Jeff. Born above a fish store in Toronto, in 1922, Jeff…
Read MoreF. C. (Freddy) Scates
Freddy Scates was born in Peterborough and spent his entire life here, a gentle soul about whom it was often said that he didn’t have an enemy in the world.…
Read MoreLouis Yeotes
A newspaper headline once accurately proclaimed Louis Yeotes as “A Man Who Likes People.” Over the more than 70 years he lived in Peterborough, Louis donated to almost every league…
Read MoreJoyce Corner
Joyce Corner, a part-time resident of our area most of her life and a full-timer since 1975, has been interested in synchronized swimming for many years. She started the Mississauga…
Read MoreN. E. (Norm) Dysart
Although Norm Dysart found hockey his main sport interest as a youth, it is his contribution to volleyball that earned him a berth in the Hall of Fame. Born in…
Read MoreHugh Campbell
Athletes in the City of Peterborough, particularly those in baseball, football and basketball, owe a debt of gratitude to Hugh Campbell. Hugh came here from the United States in 1928…
Read MoreF. P. (Pat) Larock
Dedication to the development of minor sport in Peterborough was the trade mark of Pat Larock who spent countless hours assisting youngsters in minor lacrosse and hockey. He served in…
Read MoreDonald R. (Don) Barrie
Don Barrie, a city resident most of his life, was born in Oakville, ON. Active in many sports, it is lacrosse where he left an indelible impression. While acting as…
Read MoreFrank L. Buckland
Frank was born at Gravenhurst, ON, spent his early years at Guelph, attended the University of Toronto where he developed an interest in hockey, and moved to Peterborough in 1931…
Read MoreJ. W. (Jack) Gibson
Jack Gibson became involved in Peterborough sports, other than as a participant, in 1954 when he was asked to help out in the PCCHL. And he became totally involved, occupying…
Read MoreHarold F. Dormer
Harold Dormer was a pioneer promoter of the game of softball, not only in this city but across the province as well. He earned his share of playing honours, but…
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