Softball
Jim Bell
Coming up through the church league softball system, Jim Bell established himself as an elite pitcher very early in his career. He won provincial OASA championships with the IUE Bantams…
Read MoreJim Fife
Jim Fife was a good all round athlete growing up in Norwood. He played hockey, softball, football and basketball, winning a 1962 COSSA Junior B Basketball Championship, scoring a record…
Read MoreFred D. (Josh) Craig
From 1906 until 1930, Fred Craig was an influential local sportswriter and editor with the Peterborough Examiner writing under the pen-name ‘FDC’. More than a reporter and scorer, he was…
Read MoreKen Withers
Growing up in Peterborough, Ken attended King George Public School, playing on the school teams in the late 1930’s and early 1940’s. For over 80 years, Ken Withers has been…
Read MoreHarry Walsh Sr.
Harry Walsh was considered a pioneer in the development of minor sports in the City of Peterborough. He served on the YMCA Boys Work Board for many years; an organization…
Read MoreMaggie (Deas/Mamuza) Roys
Growing up in Hamilton, Maggie was a champion in many sports – volleyball, bowling, tennis, softball, diving and swimming. She competed at the 1956 Olympic swimming trials, losing out to…
Read MoreWayne Wells
Described as one of “fastball’s greatest”, Wayne had an outstanding career spanning 30 years; playing locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. He played 25 years in the Peterborough Men’s City Softball…
Read MoreCory Stillman
Cory grew up in Peterborough playing church league softball, competitive baseball and all-star hockey. He won an Ontario Championship with the Minor Novice Petes. With the 1989-90 Junior B Roadrunners,…
Read MoreDan Sharpe
Dan was born in Toronto and moved to Peterborough in 1963 at the age of 17 to play for the Peterborough Petes. As a youth, he was MVP on several…
Read MoreWilliam (Bill) Twist
Born in Lakefield, Bill played ball and hockey. He played Junior “B” hockey with Peterborough and was a call-up to the McGillis Eagles for their Senior “B” playoffs in 1952. …
Read MoreMary Hinan-Grose
The Peterborough Sports Community has clearly been the beneficiary of many years of hard work and dedication by Mary Hinan. Mary played in the Women’s City Softball League for 14…
Read MoreDonald Gray
Don Gray demonstrated the classic spirit of the volunteer in sports in Peterborough, working tirelessly for more than 20 years to give youngsters the opportunity to play softball and hockey.…
Read MoreRalph Rowe
An all-round athlete, Ralph Rowe was a member of championship teams in basketball, softball and football. He was a highly skilled and incredibly durable athlete, whose outstanding basketball career spanned…
Read MoreGary (Diller) Dalliday
Gary has been a fixture in the Peterborough sporting scene for 50 plus years. His career as a Sports Broadcaster began in 1975 at CHEX radio/television. Local sports were his…
Read MoreDave Ruthowsky
There are few softball pitchers anywhere who match the skills and longevity of Dave Ruthowsky. Dave’s softball career spans 40 years and includes teams that won 14 provincial championships, five…
Read MoreNeil E. Wasson
Neil came from an athletic family and built a reputation as a hustling competitor in both softball and hockey. In hockey his first taste of championship play came in 1948…
Read MoreNorma (Strickland) Kennedy
Norma Strickland was one of a fine family of athletes, and she had an outstanding softball career in two phases — the 1940’s as a Strickland and the 1960’s as…
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 MoreWilliam (Clair) Leahy
Clair Leahy’s record as a softball pitcher, organizer and coach is outstanding; he also authored a well-used softball reference entitled: The Windmill Pitch. Clair spread his exceptional pitching talents over…
Read MoreDonald (Red) Wasson
This fiery redhead never gave less than his best, a quality that inspired his teammates and players to be the best they could be. Red’s 18-year tenure in City League…
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