Softball
Gus Leonard
Gus was an athlete with diverse talents. A fine runner, he also excelled at rugby, softball and baseball and was especially adept in hockey. He was a sparkling centre on…
Read MoreF. C. (Freddy) Scates
Freddy Scates was born in Peterborough and spent his entire life here, a gentle soul about whom it was often said that he didn’t have an enemy in the world.…
Read MoreFred Garvey
Sport, especially baseball and softball, was an important part of Fred Garvey’s life. He was a fine example of hustle, determination and team play. As a youth, he was a…
Read MoreD. J. (Doug) Gibson
Coming from an athletic family, it is no surprise that Doug Gibson developed into a very good hockey player. He came up through Church League and Jr. B ranks to…
Read MoreRay Judd
When Ray Judd came to Peterborough in 1955, he joined the nether-dwelling Lakefield Lumbermen of City League Softball with the reputation of being a reasonably good right-handed pitcher. What an…
Read MorePeter J. (Jim) Conlin
The late Jim Conlin was a good athlete whose dedication to sport went far beyond the playing field. He played softball, hockey and football, and was a superb bowler. He…
Read MoreJoseph H. (Joe) Blewett
If you were watching hockey locally in the 1940s, that blur that went past was probably Joe Blewett, the Lakefield flash. Known for his speed and skill in hockey, Joe…
Read MoreGary H. Darling
Gary Darling had a long and distinguished career in hockey as a player, coach, scout and NHL team executive. Although small of stature, he was a high-scoring star with a…
Read MoreJohn Amer
Born in Hamilton, ON, John moved to Peterborough in 1958 and was an immediate star in both basketball (as a forward) and softball (third baseman). Regarded as one of the…
Read MoreJohn (Jack) Mackness
Jack Mackness is a Peterborough native who excelled over a period of many years in softball and hockey, both at the playing level and in executive capacities. A renowned hitter,…
Read MoreGreg 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 MoreDorothy M. K. (Dot) Millar
Born Dorothy Mortimer, Dot Millar and her sister Gladys were among the finest women athletes this city has ever produced. Dot began playing softball at the age of 14 and…
Read MoreR. H. R. (Russ) Scriver
A Lakefield native, Russ Scriver is considered one of the gamest and best-liked competitors in our area, a great contributor to sport in Peterborough. Russ was a high school standout…
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. T. (Jack) Playford
Jack Playford was born in Peterborough in 1911. He was an outstanding athlete who shone particularly in softball and five-pin bowling. His first venture into City League softball was at…
Read MoreHoward (Howie) Dalton
Like many honourees, Howie Dalton excelled in numerous sports — softball, baseball, track and field and soccer. He starred in all of them during a four-year span in the Canadian…
Read MoreNeil C. Thompson
Neil Thompson played many sports well, but his greatest achievements were in softball and basketball. He was a team player in every sense of the word, always putting the good…
Read MoreHarold F. Dormer
Harold Dormer was a pioneer promoter of the game of softball, not only in this city but across the province as well. He earned his share of playing honours, but…
Read MoreR. G. (Bobby) Crowe
R. G. (Bobby) Crowe retired as a ballplayer at age 37 but his enthusiasm, commitment and contribution to sport is reflected in successful achievements as an athlete and coach. Bobby…
Read MoreJ. T. (Joe) Stewart
Joe Stewart was a Peterborough native who excelled in many sports, a ‘team player’ with initiative and versatility as his participation in numerous sports at championship level indicates. If there…
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