Lacrosse
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 MoreLarry S. G. Ferguson
Larry is another example of quality graduates from Peterborough minor lacrosse, playing on Ontario championship teams at peewee, bantam and midget levels, and in 1957 he was a member of…
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 MoreC. M. (Cy) Coombes
Cyril M. (Cy) Coombes has a remarkable lacrosse record, both as a player and as a coach. Known for his speed and scoring ability on breakaways, Cy had a 15-year…
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 MoreJohn (Johnny) Davis
Born in 1944, Johnny Davis is a Peterborough native who played all of his minor lacrosse here, starting at age five in the old Miller Bowl. His first junior lacrosse…
Read MoreThomas 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 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…
Read MoreIra Dundas
When lacrosse is discussed among old-timers, the name of Ira Dundas immediately comes to mind. He helped start the Auburn Box Lacrosse Club and starred for many years. He was…
Read MoreA. L. (Arnie) Dugan
A Peterborough native, Arnie Dugan began his senior lacrosse career in 1949 with Peterborough Trailermen and subsequently played on three Mann Cup Championship Clubs. They included Peterborough Timbermen in 1951,…
Read MoreI. C. (Mick) Magee
Mick Magee is a sporting institution in Peterborough, yet virtually no one, including his many teammates, know him by his proper moniker: Isaiah Clinton Magee. Born in Omemee in 1910,…
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 MoreCheryl Coombes
Cheryl Coombes was a multi-talented athlete who excelled at a number of sports, including golf, hockey, softball, basketball, lacrosse, football and volleyball. She won championships at the local, regional and…
Read MoreC. J. (Cliff) Cadd
Versatility was the trademark of Cliff Cadd, a true all-round athlete who was a standout in many sports. Volleyball was probably his finest, but many felt he was equally as…
Read MoreR.J. (Bobby) Allan
In his heyday, Bobby Allan was in a class by himself, the finest lacrosse player in Canada. His consummate skill, agility and adroitness in faking a move made him one-of-a-kind.…
Read MoreGrant Heffernan
A Peterborough boy, Grant Heffernan grew up playing hockey and lacrosse. In 1952 he joined the Peterborough Minor Lacrosse School. Grant played on Bantam, Midget, and Juvenile Ontario Championship teams.…
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 MoreDoug Evans
Doug was born into a prominent Peterborough sporting family. He came up through the Peterborough Community Church Hockey League and honed his lacrosse skills at the summer lacrosse schools. He…
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