Hockey
Greg Marchen
Born in Newmarket, Greg Marchen moved to Peterborough at age two and went on to excel in three sports – hockey, softball and lacrosse. As a puck-chaser, Greg played Jr.…
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 MoreRichard (Dick) Redmond
For 13 seasons, Dick Redmond was a rugged, rushing defenceman in the NHL, playing with Minnesota, California, Chicago, St. Louis, Atlanta and Boston. He scored 133 goals and had 312…
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 MoreW. (Bill) Crowley, Jr.
Few have contributed more to local sport than Bill Crowley, Jr., in capacities as player, coach and official. He was born in Drumheller, AB, grew up in Calgary and moved…
Read MoreWilfred (Biffer) Ranger
Born in 1902, Biffer Ranger played lacrosse and baseball on Peterborough teams but it was in the ice game where he left his lasting mark. He played baseball for the…
Read MoreL. J. (Jake) Wade
Jake Wade was born in Coventry, England, but moved to Peterborough with his family when he was one year old. As a youth, he excelled in track and field; at…
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 MoreR. H. (Bun) Kingdon
Here is an athlete who excelled in hockey, although he never played in a boxed-in or covered arena until his team reached the public school finals. Bun Kingdon was also…
Read MoreL. C. (Les ) Burton
Les Burton was an outstanding athlete, particularly in hockey, baseball and softball, who spent his entire athletic career in this area. He played his early hockey years in the South…
Read MoreJohn W. (Smoke) Gardner
The 1930s were great years for John William (Smoke) Gardner, a Peterborough resident all of his life. Hockey was his top sport but he also excelled in football, baseball, boxing,…
Read MoreWilliam Crowley, Sr.
Known as ‘Big Bill’ during his days of athletic excellence, William Crowley, Sr., was an all-rounder who sparkled in many sports. Born here in 1886, he was considered by many…
Read MoreRobert (Honey) Tompkins
Robert (Honey) Tompkins was born at Deseronto, ON and moved here in 1937 at the age of 19. He played outstanding hockey at all levels, starting in junior at Napanee,…
Read MoreP. D. (Pat) Baker
Pat Baker was born in St. Catharines, ON in 1939. He was a fine hockey player, playing right wing with the 1952 Ontario Bantam A Champion Peterborough Shamrocks and three…
Read MoreNorman (Bill) Calladine
Born in Peterborough, Norman (Bill) Calladine moved to the United States as a hockey player while in his early 20s, and achieved considerable prominence early in life. Bill excelled in…
Read MoreE. J. (Ned) Vitarelli
E. J. (Ned) Vitarelli was another one of this city’s many fine all-round athletes. He competed in most sports but it was in hockey and lacrosse that he is best…
Read MoreLambert Collins
Lambert Collins belongs to the early baseball and hockey eras of this city. He was a rugged, aggressive hockey player on Peterborough teams of the 1920s. In 1923, he was…
Read MoreHarold (Shrimp) McDougall
Harold McDougall began his hockey career as a member of the late L.S. LeBarr’s Lakeview team in the City League. Because he was just 14 years old, McDougall earned the…
Read MoreEdward G. (Eddie) Starr
Starr, whether with one ‘r’ or two, is the right name for this excellent athlete. Born in Peterborough in 1917, Eddie’s name is prominent in our sports history in baseball,…
Read MoreRobert (Red) Creighton
Robert (Red) Creighton was born in Quebec City, moved here at age eight, and although he was an excellent itinerant athlete for two decades, always came back to Peterborough. He…
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