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    The Niagara-on-the-Lake Sports Wall of Fame can be found in the Meridian Credit Union Arena, located in Virgil, NOTL. The NOTL Sports Wall of Fame seeks to honour and recognize significant contributions to/or achievements in athletics by individuals from Niagara-on-the-Lake.

    The Niagara-on-the-Lake Sports Wall of Fame can be found in the Meridian Credit Union Arena, located in Virgil, NOTL. The NOTL Sports Wall of Fame seeks to honour and recognize significant contributions to/or achievements in athletics by individuals from Niagara-on-the-Lake.

    "For most people the thought of a world record holding, one-legged high jumper is too incredible to fathom, but that is just the beginning of this great athlete. Sue's triumphs in long Jumping and downhill skiing have also staggered the imagination. She has been a member of both the Canadian ...

    "Stan's terrific athletic ability was best exemplified in Lacrosse. His playing career spanned all amateur levels, highlighted in 1968 by a Senior B Canadian Championship with the Brantford Warriors and in 1978 when he won a world championship playing for Canada. He also played professionally in 1975 with the Boston ...

    "From his earliest days as a Niagara Warrior, through Cornell University, the Canadian National team and professionally with the Philadelphia Wings, Michael French came to be recognized as one of the greatest lacrosse players the world has ever produced. While winning innumerable MVP's and scoring titles along the way, Mike ...

    "The nomination signatures for Bill Dickson ran over four pages and well reflect the wonderful opinion, respect and thankfulness Niagara-on-the-Lake has for this lifelong resident. As a player, coach, manager, league convenor, Board of Director, OMHA Representative and umpire, Bill was there. Be it softball, tennis, slo-pitch or hockey, again, ...

    "Beginning with the St. Davids Lions Swim Team and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing School, Fiona developed a love of the water which never left her. Winning her first Rowing Championship in 1988 and continuing through to the Olympic Team of 2004, Fiona has always excelled on the water. She has been ...

    "The great Tommy Joe Coffey recently described Bill Danychuck as one of the finest gentlemen he has ever known, let alone, played football with. From Niagara District S.S. Bill went on to star at the university of Tennessee, but it was during his 11 years at a Hamilton Tiger Cat ...

    "There has never been before, nor likely ever will be again, a Niagara family so absolutely dominant in the sport of golf. With over 88 club, regional and provincial championships between hem, the Derbyshire's are truly, the pride of Niagara-on-the-Lake golfing fraternity. Al began the dynasty as a Jr. Champion ...

    "The Wall of Fame usually recognizes single individuals for their significant sports achievement, but in the case of Art and Ted, never before has a fraternal involvement been so great and so prodigious. Following illustrious amateur athletic careers; Art was selected as one of five all-stars on the St. Catharines ...

    "From an excellent softball catcher as a Virgil youth in the 1950's and 60's, Irv grew tot become a loving family man, a highly involved citizen and an innovative sportsman. His dedication to excellence in youth sports was a model for the entire community. In the 1980's Irv was the ...

    "Some might call Harry Steele the "father" of softball in Niagara-on-the-Lake. As one of the founders of a minor league in the 1950's, he proceeded to become the preeminent coach of the 60's, 70's, and 80's, leading Juvenile 'A' teams to three Provincial Championships between 1967 and 1972 and taking ...

    "While warmly smiling, the first and foremost feature a person is rewarded with upon meeting Al is his comfortable sense of humanity. From his youth as a brilliant amateur goaltender and latterly for over thirty years through coaching, management and administration of teams and leagues, Al was always there, always ...

    A Veteran, Legionnaire, Mason and even a former horse-drawn wagon milkman, Doug Garrett still made his largest impression on our community on the golf course. His personality, competitiveness and athleticism led him to 21 NOTL Club Championships at all levels, plus one Senior Champion of Champions for the entire Niagara ...

    For well over 25 years, Yvonne Haines has dedicated herself to the growth and maintenance of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Skating Club. She has volunteered and acted in almost every capacity from President on down, with a passion and undying commitment that is truly an inspiration to behold. Her efforts are well ...

    From an early age, Trevor was a standout athlete in every sport he participated in, but it was essentially through hockey and baseball he gained his celebratory status. After playing for the St. Catharines Jr. B Falcons ultimately as scoring leader and captain, he went on to three stellar seasons ...

    Marv essentially began his storied goaltending career in 1950 as a 15-year-old with the Jr. St. Catharines Teepees. For the next 25 years, he starred on innumerable amateur and professional hockey teams. An all-star at every level eventually lead to an NHL career with teams including the Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto ...

    Born, raised and living his entire life in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Bob Hunter has always epitomized citizenship and good family values. While an excellent athlete himself, it is his dedication to Niagara minor hockey which is being recognized here. For over 20 years as a coach, director and president, among untold other ...

    Born in 1879 in Buffalo, Launcelot was raised in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Through the original two nine-hole golf courses in town, he found a passion that would last his life. As an amateur, Launcelot won 'low-net' in a major international tournament in Niagara, sanctioned by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of ...

    In youth, a well-rounded athlete in a myriad of sports, it is primarily for Dave's behind-the-scenes efforts he is now being honoured. Dave was instrumental in the organization and fundraising for both of Niagara's Arenas. Among many other accomplishments, he was one of the initiators of the Wallbangers Hockey team ...