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Thomas D. (Doug) Miller Sr.
Miller was born here in 1904 but played his first lacrosse at Millbrook. Except for a span in the RCAF during World War II, he played field and box lacrosse…
Read MoreGordon C. (Gord) Minty
Gord Minty was a popular man who practiced what he preached. He often told young swimmers that the most important thing that they could do was pass on their knowledge…
Read MoreBill Bowers
Bill Bowers is Mr. Slo-Pitch in Peterborough. He has been a dynamic builder of slo-pitch at the local, provincial and national levels. A Toronto native, Bill moved to Peterborough and…
Read MoreG. B. (Bev) Goulding
Bev Goulding is a prototype Builder of sport, excelling in all aspects and at all levels. In one manner or another, he was involved with high school football, hockey and…
Read MoreArt Pagett
Art Pagett was an athlete who dedicated himself to helping others after his playing days were over. Art committed to helping youth from all walks of life, regardless of background…
Read MoreAlbert 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…
Read MoreCec Perdue
Cec Perdue is remembered for 40 years’ service as a sportswriter and editor on the Peterborough Examiner, and for his continued support of local sporting activities. He was born and…
Read MoreDonald A. McGillis, Sr.
Donald A. McGillis, Sr., had a great love of sports, particularly hockey and football. Born in Glengarry County, ON, in 1887, he lived many years in Winnipeg before coming to…
Read MoreCharles (Bud) Labranche
Almost from the time he could walk, Bud LaBranche wanted to write. And write he did, about people in general and sport in particular. Using the nom de plume of…
Read MoreThomas (Tommy) Foley
Tommy Foley, like many Canadian youth, was a good hockey player as a youngster, starring in goal for city teams but his main sport interest was baseball. A Peterborough native,…
Read MoreDr. Jack Epping
Jack Epping was born in the United States, but came to Canada at the age of 12 and was prominently involved in sports as a youth. He participated in track…
Read MoreJohn M. (Gunner) Lynch
For more than 40 years, John Matthew (Gunner) Lynch was trainer of almost every major sports team in the City. Before, during and following World War II, the Gunner was…
Read MorePansy E. L. Forbes
The name Pansy Forbes is a legend, and as such is indelibly etched into the archives of the Peterborough Sports Hall of Fame. She was known by anyone and everyone…
Read MoreBen Floyd
Born in Peterborough, Ben grew up playing lacrosse and hockey. He was a member of the 1956 Nisbett Junior B Ontario Lacrosse Champions and the 1957 UE Juniors, Ontario Champions…
Read MoreRon Thompson
Born in Liverpool England, Ron arrived in Peterborough in 1968. At that time there were five senior men’s teams and one boy’s team playing in the Durham Youth League. These…
Read MoreJoan B. (Shippam) Sparrow
Born to Stan and Edna Shippam in the small town of Schumacher, Ontario, the heart of the gold mining community, Joan began her figure skating career at the age of…
Read MoreWilliam R. (Charlie) Lobb
Born in Norwood in 1921, Charlie moved to Peterborough when he was 18 and resided here his remaining 61 years. He was one of the founding members of the Peterborough…
Read MoreDick Todd
Growing up in Toronto, Dick Todd excelled in most sports. An outstanding pitcher, he signed a pro contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1964. After seriously injuring his arm, he…
Read MoreStan Marris
Stan Marris came to Peterborough in 1965. He immediately became involved in the local soccer scene. His first role was as a referee and he soon realized the need for…
Read MoreSteve Casey
Born in Peterborough in 1949, Steve Casey has devoted his life to developing and supporting the game of hockey in this community. Most notably, the Peterborough Liftlock Atom Hockey Tournament.…
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