Lacrosse
Ken Ruttan
Ken’s lacrosse career began in Peterborough in 1952 and from 1954 to 1956 he was on three minor Ontario championship teams and one Junior “B”. In 1957, at age 16,…
Read MoreJohn (Joey) Todd
Possessor of a booming shot and extraordinary skill at face-offs, Joey Todd was consistently among league scoring leaders in junior, senior and professional lacrosse. Born in Peterborough into a family…
Read MoreBob (Chub) Delahey
Bob Delahey has made a unique contribution to hockey and lacrosse in Peterborough as a player, dedicated trainer, administrator, coach, referee and volunteer for more than 40 years. Born in…
Read MorePaul Evans
Paul Evans was a gifted athlete who starred in both lacrosse and hockey from an early age. Born in Peterborough, Paul’s team achievements include an incredible nine provincial championships in…
Read MoreKerri Hardill
A pioneer in women’s field lacrosse, Kerri Hardill represented Canada in two World Championship tournaments and four international tours. Kerri was co-captain and leading scorer for the first national team…
Read MoreJim (JJ) Johnston
Jim (J.J.) Johnston, from a Peterborough family of athletes, made a lasting mark in both lacrosse and hockey. A prolific lacrosse scorer known for his stick wizardry, Jim led Peterborough…
Read MoreRon Horton
Ron Horton was a gifted local athlete who excelled in both hockey and lacrosse. Ron played hockey in 1939 for the Peterborough Petes Juniors and for the Owen Sound Greys…
Read MoreRobert Gratton (Pup) Curtin
Robert (Pup) Curtin was born in Peterborough in 1920 and became a prime contributor to the game of lacrosse both as a player and a builder. A versatile athlete who…
Read MoreBob Wasson
Bob Wasson was an all-round athlete but his greatest achievements were in lacrosse and hockey. Bob led Peterborough lacrosse teams to five consecutive Minto Cup appearances, losing in 1971, then…
Read MoreJames (Jim) Dean Wasson
Jim Wasson was an outstanding athlete where his spirit and desire enabled him to rise to superstar status in clutch situations. In three years of Junior “A” lacrosse Jim won…
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 Crowe
Don Crowe was a most versatile athlete. As a Toronto teenager he won provincial titles in lacrosse and softball, was a star football player at Danforth Tech. and played Junior…
Read MoreJohn Elliott (Curly) Mason
John (Curly) Mason came to Peterborough in 1950 to play hockey for the Senior B Petes, and lacrosse for the championship teams of the Peterborough Timbermen. Born in Fergus, ON,…
Read MoreLouis (Lou) Nickle
Lou came to Peterborough to play junior lacrosse in 1951. Invited as a replacement player after his team was eliminated, Lou led Mimico to the Canadian Championship, the Minto Cup.…
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 MoreC. F. (Carm) Collins
Carmen Francis Collins was an inspirational lacrosse player, respected for his leadership and determination. His early life gave no hint of lacrosse stardom. Born and raised here, Carm played hockey…
Read MoreTerry (Spitz) Davis
Starting at age seven, Terry Davis played three complete decades of lacrosse. He had an impressive minor league career: stick boy for the 1951-54 Mann Cup champions, player for the…
Read MorePaul Parnell
Lacrosse records and Paul Parnell are synonymous. At the conclusion of an 18-year senior career following the 1975 season, Paul held or shared 23 Western Lacrosse Association records – –…
Read MoreR. G. (Bob) Curtis
Bob Curtis graduated from Peterborough minor lacrosse to the senior Timbermen in 1954, just in time to play on a Mann Cup winner. Although he played on four more Eastern…
Read MoreD. A. (Dootch) Vitarelli
Dootch Vitarelli was a prominent figure in lacrosse and hockey for more than two decades, and he was also a highly-skilled golfer. His hockey began with the Jr. C Monarchs…
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