1987

Gary Bowerman

Gary Bowerman – Inducted 1987

Born in Picton, Ontario, Gary moved to Belleville in 1951 and began playing golf at the Bay of Quinte Country Club at the age of 13. He was Junior Champion on several occasions, and Senior Men’s Club Champion in 1962. He holds the course record of 65 at the Bay of Quinte Country Club. He left Belleville in 1963, and turned professional, beginning as an assistant pro at the Islington Golf Club. In 1965 and 1966, he won the Ontario Assistant’s Championship, and in 1967 and 1976 won the Bay of Quinte Festival Pro Tournament. Gary qualified for the Canadian Open seven times, finishing as the low Canadian in 1970. In 1969, he qualified for the U.S. professional tour. His professional victories include the Pro-Am Yuma, Arizona Open in 1971, and the British Columbia Open in 1973, the year in which he was the leading money winner on the Canadian Tour. Gary later became associate professional at the Weston Golf Club in Toronto, a position he held until his untimely death in 1977 at the age of 35. - 1987, athlete, golf, individual,

Sandford Burrows

Sanford Burrows – Inducted 1987

Born In Belleville, Ontario, Sanford “Sandy” Burrows joined the City Intermediate Ontario Hockey Association team in 1903. He played with the team for two of the most exciting and controversial years in Belleville’s hockey history. Sandy played and coached for a number of years, then gradually moved behind the scenes.

He was one of the eight directors who built the Belleville Arena in 1929, and he purchased it in 1937. He was elected to the executive of the Ontario Hockey Association in 1937, a position he held for seven years.

He owned the sloop “Yoda,” and the skiff “Viva,” which won the International Skiff Championship in Hamilton Bay.

With his daughter Phillipa, he won the mixed two-ball championship at the Bay of Quinte Country Club.

Upon his death in 1952, George Carver wrote of Sandy: “His many business, sports, musical, and community efforts kept him in contact with the crossroads of life in this City. Sandy was loved by all.” - 1987, athlete, hockey, individual,

George Carver

George Carver – Inducted 1987

Born in Luton, England in 1895, George was educated at the Wellington, Ontario public and high schools. In his youth, George was an active participant in many sports, and excelled at badminton, for which he won several awards in the Maritime Provinces. He was a veteran of the First World War, and while stationed at Halifax, was injured during the terrible explosion which rocked the harbour on December 6, 1917. He is remembered today for the outstanding work he did as a sports reporter for the Belleville Intelligencer from 1936 to 1968. His daily column”Sports Slices – Rare, Medium and Well Done” was a must read for anyone interested in the daily events of the local sports scene. The columns also contained a wealth of information about the history of sport in Belleville. The highlight of his career came with his coverage of the World Hockey Championships in Prague, Czechoslovakia, in 1959, when the Belleville McFarlands won the World Title. - 1987, builder, individual, writer,

Walter Gerow

Walter Gerow – Inducted 1987

It has been said that no one knew as much about baseball as did Walter Gerow. Born in Foxboro, Ontario, Walt started playing ball at an early age, and by 1906 was playing in the city leagues in Belleville. While playing for St. Mary’s in Toronto, he was spotted by scouts who offered him a professional contract to play in Cobalt, but he turned it down and returned to Belleville. Walter played first base for the Ontario Senior Baseball Champs, the Grand Trunks in 1919, and was manager of the Nationals when they again won the title in 1928. I

In 1932, Gerow shocked the local baseball community when he announced he was leaving Belleville for Napanee, where he coached the Gibbard’s Ball Club and managed the ball park and arena. In 1934, he coached the Intermediate A and Intermediate B Gibbard’s teams to Ontario Championships. In the early 1940s he moved to Kirkland Lake where he led the Toburn Mine Beavers to the Nickel Belt Baseball League Championship in 1941. He returned to Belleville in 1943, and managed the Memorial Arena until his retirement in 1960. - 1987, athlete, baseball, individual,

Fred Goyer

Fred “Lefty” Goyer – Inducted 1987

From the family of outstanding local athletes, Fred Goyer, also known as “Lefty,” was one of the best baseball pitchers ever produced in the city.

As with many of his day, Fred began playing in the city leagues in the second decade of the 20th century. He was a natural choice for mound duty when the Grand Trunks were formed in 1919. In the semi-finals of the Ontario Baseball Championship Series against the might Toronto Oslers, he struck out eighteen batters in front of four thousand fans to tie the series.

In the third and final game, he whiffed another seventeen to gain the victory, and recorded forty-five strike outs in the three game series. He received many professional offers, but waited two years before accepting an offer to play in Guelph.

He lived there the rest of his life, playing with local teams, and managing the Guelph Maple Leafs of the inter-county league - 1987, athlete, baseball,

Vernon Goyer

Vernon Goyer – Inducted 1987

Vernon is probably the most talented and versatile athlete ever to come out of Belleville. He has excelled at hockey, baseball, softball, and football, as well as an official and as a coach. After a stint in the Royal Canadian Navy, where he played football and hockey for forces teams in Halifax, Vern joined the Toronto Argonauts in 1945, the year they won the Grey Cup. In that final game, he played both offense and defence, and was on the field virtually every minute of the game. The professional game was not for “Jumbo,” however, and he moved on to play for the Galloping Ghosts in Cobourg. He played for many local teams: hockey: the Redmen, Hawks, ANAF and Diesel-Electrics; and in baseball: the Batas and the Redmen, to name a few. In 1953, he was named Belleville’s first Athlete of the Year. As an official, Vern was very well-respected. In recognition of his talents, he was named to the Ontario Hockey Association Honour Roll in 1985.

Albert “Toots” Holway

Albert “Toots” Holway – Inducted 1987

Although he was born in Toronto, “Toots” always considered himself a Belleville native, the city in which he played his early hockey. He starred with the Belleville Juniors from 1917 to 1922, and moved to the Belleville Intermediates the following year.

He played for the Toronto St. Patricks in 1924, before moving on to Montreal in 1926, the year the Maroons won the Stanley Cup.

From 1928 to 1930 he toiled with the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NHL. As a defenceman in the NHL, he played 117 career games. From 1930-36, he played for and managed the London Tecumsehs. He attempted a comeback in the minor pro leagues with the Cleveland Barons in 1937 and the Seattle Seahawks in 1938-39.

In 1940, he played with the Reliance Senior ‘A’ club in Belleville, and coached the Junior Team. In 1949, he was among the founding members of the Oldtimers’ Hockey Association. - 1987, athlete, hockey, individual,

Bobby Hull

Robert “Bobby” Marvin Hull – Inducted 1987

Bobby Hull, nicknamed “The Golden Jet”, is an immortal hockey legend. His overpowering slap shot led the Point Anne native from Belleville Minor Hockey to the NHL with the Chicago Black Hawks, and the World Hockey Association with the Winnipeg Jets, finishing with a brief stint with the Hartford Whalers in the 1969-70 season.

In the NHL, Hull won the Hart Trophy as league MVP twice, the Art Ross Trophy as the league’s top scorer 3 times, the Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct in 1965, and the Stanley Cup in 1960-61. In the WHA, he won the Gary Davidson Trophy as league MVP twice, and the AVCO Cup-League Championship Trophy two times. He was a First All Star 13 times, and reached the 50 goal plateau 10 times in his career. In 1972, he left Chicago for the fledgling WHA and Winnipeg Jets, lending credibility to the new league, and opening the door for many pro hockey players. In 1974, on a line with Ulf Nilsson and Anders Hedberg, he scored 77 goals in 78 games. He won the Lester Patrick Award for service to hockey in the United States in 1969, and was named Canada’s Male Athlete of the Year in 1965 and 1966. - 1987, athlete, hockey, individual,

Dennis Hull

Dennis Hull – Inducted 1987

A native of Point Anne, Dennis made a name for himself in the National Hockey League from 1964 through to 1978. Dennis followed Bobby from the Belleville Minor Hockey Association to Junior “A” hockey with the St. Catharines TeePees, and on to the Chicago Black Hawks. His booming slap shot from the left side established Dennis as one of the NHL’s most feared shooters.

A highlight in Dennis’ career came in 1972 when he was a member of Team Canada which defeated the Soviet Union in the memorable eight game series prior to the start of the 1972-73 season. At the end of that season, Dennis was named to the second All-Star Team. He stayed with the Black Hawks until the end of the 1976-77 season, and played one season for the Detroit Red Wings before retiring. His NHL statistics include 303 goals and 351 assists in regular season play, with another 33 goals and 34 assists in playoff activity. - 1987, athlete, hockey, individual,

Betty Ingram

Betty Ingram – Inducted 1987

Betty Ingram’s proficiency at the game of golf has brought much recognition both to her and to her home club, the Bay of Quinte Country Club. Ingram has won the Ladies Club Championship 22 times since 1959, choosing to retire from the competition in 1986. She was Ontario Senior Amateur Champion in 1975. In 1981, she was runner-up for the Canadian Senior Ladies Golf Championship. As a member of the Ontario Senior Amateur Team, she has represented the province eight times at the Canadian Championships, and has captured the national crown five times. She has been ranked as high as fourth in Canadian Senior rankings. In Kingston District play, Betty was amateur champion five times, and was a member of the district team on 14 different occasions. She has been chosen eight times to represent Ontario in an Ontario-New York State Senior Championship held annually. - 1987, athlete, golf, individual,

William Mills

William James “Peeney” Mills – Inducted 1987

William “Peeney” Mills was considered one of the top catchers in amateur baseball in Ontario in his day, when he backstopped the Grand Trunks and the Nationals to Senior Baseball championships. A life-long resident of Belleville, “Peeney” played first base for the Belleville Ontarios, winners of the Belleville Senior League in 1910.

He was signed as a catcher for the Grand Trunks in 1919, the year they won the Ontario Championship. He had many offers to turn professional at that time, but rejected them to remain in Belleville. In 1928, he was behind the plate when the Nationals own the Senior Provincial title. For a number of years, he played hockey for junior and city league teams. He was names to the Ontario Athletic Commission in 1934, and hung up his mitt the following year.

In 1940, the Ontario Baseball Association honoured him as the best amateur baseball catcher for the previous twenty years. In addition to his playing, he was a much respected manager. - 1987, athlete, baseball, individual,

George Pepper

George Pepper – Inducted 1987

On Labour Day in 1936, George Pepper defeated the top motorcycle riders in North America in the 200-mile Canadian Motorcycle Roadrace through the streets of Belleville.

Spurred on by his success, he decided to take his talents to the pro-racing circuit in England. He attained great success, and was a popular racer for the West Ham and Newcastle teams.

When the Second World War broke out, he enlisted with the Royal Air Force. He achieved the highest marks possible on tests, and became a night-fighter pilot. In November 1941, he and his partner, Sgt. J. H. Toone, shot down three German bombers, setting a record for an Allied night-fighter crew.

For his exploits, George was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. On November 17, 1942, while making a daytime flight, he plane crashed, and he was killed. George Pepper was 29. - 1987, athlete, individual, motorcycle racing,

Sarah Thompson

Sarah Thompson – Inducted 1987

The Year of the Disabled in 1979 provided the impetus for Belleville’s Sarah Thompson as she became one of the city’s most decorated athletes in the 1980s. Having lost her sight in 1978, she turned to athletics a year later and began competing in Games for the Physically Disabled, at first locally and eventually at the national level. Her career blossomed and she set records at virtually every meet she attended. At present, she holds every Canadian record in her Blind Masters Division in the following events: 3,000 metre, 100 metre, shot put, discus, javelin, and long jump. In 1984, she branched out from Blind Masters track and field to include powerlifting. Once again, she quickly established herself as one of the top powerlifters in Canada in handicapped competition. At present in the 81 kilogram classification, she holds every Canadian record in the event, which is based on body weight and disability for powerlifters of all ages. - 1987, athlete, individual, multi-sport,

Vernon Weir

Vernon Weir – Inducted 1988

G. Vernon Weir was considered one of the finest gentlemen to ever play sports in the city of Belleville. Weir was a member of the Belleville Nationals and Grand Trunks baseball teams when they won the Ontario Senior Baseball Championships in 1919 and 1928.

Born in LeRoy, New York, in 1899. Vern moved with his family shortly thereafter to Belleville. As a youngster attending Queen Mary School and Belleville High School, Vern developed his athletic skills to the extent that he was a key player on several championship teams.

There was virtually no sport that he did not play. Vern was a versatile athlete, excelling in hockey, baseball, bowling, basketball, and track and field. He was an infielder with the Grand Trunk National team when they won the Ontario Senior Baseball championships in 1919 and 1928. Vern was a right winger with several Belleville teams in the Ontario Hockey Association – in the late teens and twenties of this century. In 1926, he coached the Belleville High School Girls’ Softball team to the Eastern Ontario Championship. He was a member of the Belleville Y Men’s Intermediate Basketball team which was eliminated by Niagara Falls in the Ontario Finals. 

Weir worked for the CNR until 1932, and then with London Life Insurance until he retired in 1962. He was an elder of his church for thirty years, and a Sunday school teacher.

Above all, he was always the consummate gentleman – who once said, “I’m always happy when I am making someone else happy.”

Vern died in Belleville, August 18, 1983. - 1988, athlete, multi-sport,

Homer Townsend

"Red" Townsend was born in Thurlow Township in 1906, and educated in Belleville at Queen Alexandra School and the Belleville High School. He continued his education at the University of Guelph, and played on the intercollegiate hockey team. Upon graduation in Scientific Agriculture, Red began his teaching career at Nepean High School. He soon returned to Belleville to continue his career at B.C.I. & V.S. From 1933 to 1972, he remained at the Collegiate, teaching and coaching various teams. He was an excellent athlete in his own right, playing softball and hockey for local teams. For many years, Red worked as a baseball and softball umpire throughout Ontario, and gained valuable knowledge of athletics from that experience which he passed on to his students. As a fiery competitor, both as a player and a coach, Red has left an indelible impression of the value of sport on thousands of young Bellevillians.

1988

Jack Devine

Jack Devine – Inducted 1988

Born in Toronto in 1919, Jack’s indelible impact on the local sports scene began in 1945, when he moved to Belleville following service with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was the first employee at CJBQ Radio, and was the source of radio sports for Bellevillians for almost forty years – ending his broadcasts with his motto: “To play a sport, you must be one.”

Jack received an award in 1973 from the Sports Federation of Canada recognizing his “Outstanding Contribution Toward the Encouragement of Participation in Amateur Sport in Canada.” He was elected to the Board of Directors of the Ontario Hockey Association in 1959, and served as its president from 1967 to 1969. He was the vice-president of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association in 1969, and subsequently served as its president from 1973 to 1975. He was also a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation from 1975 to 1978.

Locally, he is a past president of the Eastern Ontario Baseball Association and a former Commander of the Bay of Quinte Power Boat Squadron. Jack remains active as a Life Member of the O.H.A. and the C.A.H.A. - 1988, broadcaster, builder, individual, multi-sport,

Doug Grant

Doug Grant – Inducted 1988

Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1912, Doug began his legendary badminton career playing on the front lawn with his mother and father. From that inauspicious beginning, he went on to become the World Professional Badminton Champion in 1945.

He won his first titles at the St. Lawrence District Championships in 1929, capturing the doubles crown with his father and the mixed doubles title with his mother. Always the fiery competitor, Doug was the Canadian Men’s Singles Champion in 1933, 1934, and 1936.

Following his competitive career, he coached badminton throughout Canada, including stints at the Montreal Athletic Association Club and at McGill University.

Upon moving to Belleville in 1956, he continued his athletic exploits – in tennis, ranked nationally in Seniors’ Divisions, in golf, in hockey in the Gas House League, and in badminton. He played his last hockey game for the Rotary Club at the age of seventy. - 1988, athlete, badminton, individual,

Jack Laviolette

Jean Baptiste “Jack” Laviolette – Inducted 1988

Born in Belleville in 1879, Jack Laviolette gained sufficient acclaim during his athletic career to become one of only three athletes to merit induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Canada Sports Hall of Fame. The “Speed Merchant” was an elegant player whose exploits provoked terror in the enemy camp. He excelled in hockey, lacrosse, motorcycle and car racing, and was a daredevil pioneer in Canadian aviation. During his fifteen year stint as a hockey player, he was instrumental in the establishment of the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League, and was a member of their Stanley Cup winning team in 1916. He had an excellent shot, was a very clean player, and brought tremendous colour to any game he played. In 1918 he lost a foot as a result of an automobile racing accident. The following year he returned to the ice surface as a referee. He died January 10, 1960 in Montreal. - 1988, athlete, hockey,

Ernie Morris 

Regarded as one of Canada’s premier weightlifters, Price Morris got his start with the Apollo Barbell Club in Belleville. Born in 1941, he began lifting weights at age 14, and continued in the sport for seventeen years. He won the Canadian Heavyweight Championship five times

– 1965, 1967, 1969, 1971 and 1972. He represented Canada internationally at the Pan American Games in Winnipeg in 1967, at the British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1970, at the Pan American Games in Cali, Columbia in 1971, and at the Olympic Games in Munich, West Germany in 1972. He received a bronze medal for his performance in Edinburgh, and a bronze medal in Columbia. Price played outstanding football while attending Quinte Secondary School, and was a member of the University of Guelph Redmen Football Team. At the time of his induction, he still held the Canadian Heavyweight lifting record for the “Press” that he set in 1972. -1988, athlete, weightlifting,

1989

Belleville McFarlands – Allan Cup

Belleville McFarlands – Allan Cup – Inducted 1989

BELLEVILLE McFARLANDS

1958 ALLAN CUP CHAMPIONS

Back Row: Eddie Marineau, Jean-Paul Payette, Wayne “Weiner” Brown, Barton Bradley, John Muretich, Keith MacDonald

Centre Row: Claude Tice (Executive), Robertson Collins (Executive), Arthur Charlton (Trainer), Lionel Botley, Armand “Bep” Guidolin, Russ Kowalchuk, Joe Lepine, Gerry Goyer, Keith Montgomery, Davey Jones, Frank Grandame (Executive), Ralph Graham (Executive)

Front Row: Hillary “Minnie” Menard, Don Barclay, Floyd Crawford, Drury Denyes (Manager), Ike Hildebrand (Coach), Gordie Bell, Maurice “Moe” Benoit

Seated: Philip Denyes (Mascot)

The McFarlands defeated the Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen to win the O.H.A. Senior “A” Title. They went on to defeat South Porcupine for the All-Ontario Championship and Levis, Quebec for the Eastern Canada Title. Down three games to one against the Kelowna Packers, they rebounded to win the next three games to capture the Allan Cup for the Senior Canadian Championship. - 1989, hockey, team,

Belleville McFarlands – World Cup

Belleville McFarlands – World Cup – Inducted 1989

BELLEVILLE McFARLANDS

1959 WORLD HOCKEY CHAMPIONS

Back Row: Jean-Paul Lamirande, Lou Smrke, Davey Jones, Wayne “Weiner” Brown, Fiori Goegan, Keith MacDonald, Denis Boucher

Second Row: Armand Duffy (President Booster Club), Mayor Gerald Hyde, Donald Barclay (Trainer), Claude Tice (Executive), Peter Conacher, Billy Graham, Barton Bradley, John McLellan, Al Dewsbury, Maurice “Moe” Benoit, Lionel Botley, Hillary “Minnie” Menard, Gordon “Red” Berenson, Robertson Collins (Executive), Ralph Graham (Executive)

Front Row: Drury Denyes (Manager), Floyd Crawford, Ike Hildebrandt (Coach), Harvey J. McFarland (Sponsor) Gordie Bell, Jean-Paul Payette, Billy Reay (assistant Manager)

Absent: Marv Edwards, George “Goose” Gosselin

Following three victories in the preliminary rounds, the “Macs” won the medal round to capture the World Championship in Prague, Czechoslovakia. They defeated the Soviet Union 3-1 in the most crucial game. On March 15, 1959, the Belleville McFarlands, representing Canada, were crowned World Champions. - 1989,

Lloyd “Red” Doran

Lloyd “Red” Doran – Inducted 2002

To thousands of city residents who grew up playing minor sports, or simply playing tag in city parks in the summer, Lloyd “Red” Doran was the Father of Recreation in Belleville. Originally invited to Belleville in 1951 to take over as player-coach of the Glenroys senior hockey team and head coach of the junior Blackhawks, Doran was later named the city’s recreation director. He was the first person to hold the title. Wedged into a tiny office in City Hall – with barely enough room for a desk, chair and filing cabinet – Doran organized youth sports leagues, oversaw up to 25 outdoor rinks, founded the Belleville Arts Association and Senior Citizens Club of Belleville, initiated summer parks programs and even organized an annual Belleville-to-Trenton marathon swim.

Doran was a tireless promoter of youth, adult and senior recreational and leisure programs. Most of the programs he started are still operating today. But it was hockey that first brought Doran to Belleville. He was born in South Porcupine on January 10, 1921 and like a lot of future shinny stars from Northern Ontario, soon demonstrated exceptional skills on the frigid outdoor rinks in and around Timmins. After a stellar junior career, Doran signed with the NHL Detroit Red Wings organization and was assigned to the minor professional Omaha Knights of the old American Hockey Association in 1941. The 6 foot, 175 pound forward picked up a respectable 24 points in 39 games before his hockey career was interrupted by the Second World War. Doran served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers and returned to the pro ice game in 1946 with the Indianapolis Capitals of the American League, registering 33 points in 35 games. Doran’s hockey prowess earned him a promotion to the parent NHL Red Wings in 1946, playing alongside Hockey Hall of Famers like Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay. He saw action in 24 big league games, scoring three goals and adding a pair of assists. When he was featured as “Wing of the Week” in a Red Wing game program that season, Doran was described as “a sound, hard-going centre (who) is fitting into the Red Wing picture very capably as one of the club’s utility forwards.”

Doran later returned to the minor pro ranks and enjoyed his most productive season during the 1948-49 stanza with the AHL’s St. Louis Flyers, scoring a career-high 19 times and adding 55 assists for 74 points in 67 games. Doran capped his pro career by leading the Cleveland Barons to the AHL Calder Cup championship in 1951, contributing seven points in eight playoff games. Looking to settle down after almost 10 years of playing pro hockey, Doran moved to Belleville to coach hockey and organize the city recreation program. He took correspondence courses and graduated from the University of Western Ontario in London after studying municipal recreation.

Doran was a busy man, virtually starting Belleville’s recreation program from scratch. He took a hands-on approach and always favoured an open-door policy. Former long time city recreation department employee Robb Burrowes, who worked for several years under Doran, said Doran’s foresight and fortitude were instrumental in forming the foundation of what is today a thriving recreation and leisure program in Belleville. Said Burrowes: “Red’s efforts, whether on the sports fields or for his organizational skills, made him a valuable contributor to the lives of the citizens of Belleville and the City itself.” Doran died on June 10, 1995. - 1989, 2002, athlete, hockey,

Jim Driscoll

James “Jim” Benedict Driscoll – Inducted 1989

A native of Sarnia, Ontario, Jim Driscoll worked tirelessly for over thirty years to develop Judo programmes in Canada. As a participant, he held a Third Degree Black Belt – the Yodan – which was awarded to him in 1979.  He started training youngsters in Judo at the Belleville Y.M.C.A. in 1952, and continued the lessons until 1982.   In 1978, Jim received the Member of the Order of Canada in Rideau Hall in Ottawa from Governor-General Jules Leger.   For seven years he was the Secretary General of Judo Canada serving internationally at Judo conferences in Munich in 1972, in Lausanne in 1973 and in Vienna in 1975.  He was a Director of the Canadian Olympic Association during the Olympics in Montreal in 1976.

Until his death in 1982, Jim maintained a keen interest in both Judo and the Y.M.C.A. - 1989, athlete, judo,

Gary Schreider

Gary Schreider – Inducted 1989

Born in Belleville, Ontario in 1934, Gary Schreider began his athletic pursuits at St. Michael’s Academy, which he attended until he completed 10th grade. He moved on to St. Michael’s College School in Toronto where he established a Canadian Junior 60-yard dash record while training under Lloyd Percival. Football was Gary’s game and he starred with the Queen’s University Golden Gaels, winning the Intercollegiate Championship in 1953 and again in 1955. He went on to play nine years in the Canadian Football League with Ottawa, British Columbia and Hamilton and was three times a CFL all-star. Gary was called to the bar of Ontario in 1963 and practised law until 1984 when he was appointed Master of the Supreme Court of Ontario. - 1999, athlete, football, individual,

Jack Sisson

Jack Sisson – Inducted 1989

A resident of Belleville since 1954, Jack Sisson spent his formative years in Peterborough before entering Queen’s University. He led the Golden Gaels from 1949 to 1953 while playing halfback at Queen’s. Jack is best known as a coach, advisor and mentor to countless athletes at Quinte Secondary. He has worked tirelessly to improve football officiating in the Quinte District, and has, over the years, refereed many Inter-collegiate games. Under his tutelage at Quinte, his teams won numerous Central Ontario Secondary School Championships.

Jack continues his athletic pursuits to this day having biked across Canada in 1987. He can also be found on the gridirons of the Quinte District in the fall, signalling first downs. - 1989, athlete, football, individual,