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John Wood passes away at age 62 Mississauga Sports Hall of Famer, John Wood, passed away January 23, 2013, at the age of 62. The Olympic silver medallist and world champion also took the time to support young paddlers. A celebration of John's life will be held at the Mississauga Canoe Club on Saturday, Feb. from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
For more details read the write-up in the Mississauga News - Olympic Donald Rogerson passes away at age 91 Mississauga Sports Hall of Famer Don Rogerson, passed away peacefully, May 2011, at the age of 91. Funeral service held June 1st at the Lee Funeral home. Don was a WWII Navy Veteran and the founder of the Mississauga Junior Badminton Association and inductee into the Mississauga Sports Hall of Fame (2010).
For more information read Iain Colpitt's write-up in the Mississauga News - Badminton... George Carter passes away at age 92 Mississauga Sports Hall of Famer George Carter, passed away peacefully, May 2011, at the age of 92. A celebration of his life will be held Monday, May 30th at 11 a.m. at the Turner and Porter Neweduk Erin Mills Chapel on Dundas St. W. near the Erin Mills Pkwy.
For more details read John Stewart's write-up in the Mississauga News - Tennis great...
Wally Oughtred passes away at age 86 Mississauga Sports Hall of Famer Wallace Leroy Oughtred, passed away peacefully, June 25, 2009, at the age of 86.
For more details read Gary McCarthy's write-up in the Mississauga News - Hall of Famer fondly remembered as 'hockey nut' Gord Gair passes away at age 92 Mississauga Sports Hall of Famer Gordon Alexander Gair, passed away peacefully, April 23, 2009, at the age of 92. Mr. Gair was a pioneer in the development of lacrosse, a sport shared with his son Graeme and grandson Jackson, pictured above. For more details read Joseph Chin's write-up in the Mississauga News - Lacrosse pioneer dies at 92. Ed Patey passes away at age 84 Father of 3 Mississauga athletes, James Edward William Patey passed away on Monday, August 13, 2007 from complications of a stroke. Ed was 84. The former Commodore of the Mississauga Canoe Club was a World War II veteran who served with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles in Britain and Normandy. He and wife Ruth raised their 3 children in Mississauga. Daughter Cheryl was involved with the Mississauga Canoe Club. Son Larry played in the NHL for 12 seasons and was inducted into the Mississauga Sports Hall of Fame in 1988. Ed's youngest, son Doug, aslo played in the NHL - 3 seasons with the Washington Caps.
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MISSISSAUGA SPORTS HALL OF FAME ********************** Acion photos and biographies chronicle the achievements of Mississauga's greatest athletes, coaches and sport builders. In addition to the virtual Sports Hall of Fame you can explore here, there is also a tribute to our sport heroes under development at the Sports Complex(Hershey SportZone). “Mississauga is a young city in terms of time, but one with deep roots and proud sports heritage and athletic achievements that go back long before we became a city” says Hall of Fame committee chair, Mike Toth. “It is essential to preserve the best of the past for future generations. The new complex that house's our Hall of Fame, allows us to showcase a significant segment of our sports legacy with pride and in a dignified surrounding it deserves".
Development of the new interactive Hall of Fame is already underway. Design is focused on blending mixed media throughout the public areas of the facility. Elements will include a wall of fame; exhibit cabinets and displays; memorabilia; interactive touch screens and video monitors. “We’ve started with exhibit cabinets at the north end of the lobby, says Mississauga Sports Council’s Past-Chair, and Sports Hall of Famer, Chuck Ealey. “We are currently working on adding larger action photos around the exhibits, with more exhibits to follow(at a later date). With support from the City of Mississauga, the Sports Council, its many volunteers ,community partners and sponsors are working to provide the public with a glimpse of our sports legacy, all free of charge.
"We have extensive depth and variety when it comes to recognizing our athletes and sports builders" says MSC president Lisa Alexander. "We're also proud to showcase our local clubs and schools as part of inspiring our "Sports for Life" approach to celebrating our sports heroes. Touch screens will provide action videos and photos capturing some great moments in time, along with sports videos and slideshows. Our Mississauga Sports Hall of Fame "Hazel McCallion" Physical Education Program is a big hit with young and young at heart groups. The program is designed to bring students into the sports complex to learn about our local sports history, have a Hall of Famer chat, and engage them in a physical activity. We want to encourage a positive attitude and healthy body.” Special thanks to the City of Mississauga and the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their support of our community engagement initiatives!
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Introducing our newest Mississauga Sports Hall of Fame inductees who were inducted at the 38th Annual Sports Awards Dinner - June 7, 2012. Athletes: Eric Smith Canoeing Athlete/Builder: Barb Underhill Figure Skating/Builder - Media/Skating Builders: Tamas Buday Canoeing Lyman Chapman Minor Hockey
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