Softball
Gladys I. Mortimer
Gladys Mortimer came from a family of athletes and she excelled in sport, particularly softball and basketball. She was a lefthanded first-baseman on Westclox teams that won many city titles,…
Read MoreM. (Marge) Hawthorne
Marge Hawthorne was an all-round athlete, a serious competitor in softball, bowling, basketball, golf and curling. For 13 seasons, she was an integral cog in a classy Westclox Softball Team…
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 MoreWilliam (Bill) Mahoney
Bill was a natural athlete who excelled in several sports. He played with the 1953 Shamrocks which won Ontario Bantam A hockey honours and the next season was on the…
Read MoreArthur G. (Rubber) Heal
Art Heal was slight of stature but he had a great skating adroitness and resiliency, earning his nickname of “Rubber,” “Mighty Atom,” and “Dancing Dervish.” He played with Albion Knitting,…
Read MoreArchie Weir
Archie Weir was a top performer in hockey, softball and football with city teams of the 1930s. Born in Simcoe County, he came to Peterborough at age 12 and his…
Read MoreAlan M. (Al) Menzies
An above-average athlete in many sports, Al was particularly outstanding in baseball. Born in 1928, his earliest triumphs came in softball; he was a catcher for the Southend Trojans, City…
Read MoreGeorge J. (Red) Sullivan
Despite being a relative lightweight at 152 pounds, George (Red) Sullivan became one of the best hockey players ever produced here. He was also a quality player in softball and…
Read MoreJoan (Dunk) Smith
Pick a sport, any sport, and Joan (Dunk) Smith has either played it or knows something about it. She is the prototype all-round athlete. Joan has played (and well) basketball,…
Read MoreNancy (Clarke) Sharpe
Squash, softball, slo-pitch, marathon running, triathlon, biathlon and duathlon; Nancy Sharpe has excelled at these sports and many more in an outstanding, lengthy and remarkably versatile athletic career. A seven-time…
Read MoreR. Ann (Hillier) Lang
Sport was a way of life for Ann Lang, a Toronto native who moved here at age seven, she very quickly developed her athletic skills, particularly in softball, basketball and…
Read MoreIsabel (Bullock) Henderson
Isabel Henderson was a gifted athlete who excelled in many sports – softball, basketball, golf, curling, skiing and bowling. Her talent and tenacity made her a quality player in all of them.…
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 MoreJean Castle
Jean Castle excelled in four sports — basketball, curling, golf and softball — during a lengthy athletic career. She was an all-star in basketball, playing on city championship teams, 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 MorePatricia P. (Pat) Bronson
A natural leader, Pat Bronson used speed, agility and talent to excel in sports. As a player and coach, her achievements were numerous. She was a founding member of the…
Read MoreLee-Anne Quinn
Born in Peterborough, Lee-Anne was a gifted athlete known for her dedication and leadership. She was a Lakeshore Ladies Softball League All-Star as a member of Lakefield’s Kingdon Lumber which…
Read MoreLarry Oakley
Growing up in Peterborough, Larry experimented with many different sports. Starting hockey late (age 13), he advanced quickly through Peewee house league to All-Star at Bantam, Midget and Juvenile where…
Read MoreElaine Devlin
Growing up in Indian River, Elaine played her minor sports in Douro and Keene. She was an all-star goalie and a member of numerous OWHA gold medal teams. It was…
Read MoreG. Roy (Army) Armstrong
Born in Saltscoats, Saskatchewan, Roy Armstrong was a talented athlete who had success in many sports – football, hockey, swimming, basketball, softball, skiing and running. Roy was a champion swimmer;…
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