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5th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Wilfred Biff Potter accepting for Pete Potter NFCVI BASKETBALL FOOTBALL BASEBALL TRACK FIELD KERRIOS KERRIO'S CATARACTS peter collegiate institute wilfred biff peter pete paisley janvary pool guy prata -
11th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Paul Thomas Basketball NFCVI MEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM COACH OLYMPIC OLYMPICS TORONTO TRI BALLS ALL CANADIAN collegiate institute -
13th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Jim (Butch) Somerville JUNIOR SENIOR BRIGHT'S A HOUCK PLAYER MANAGER KERRIO'S KERRIO PEE WEE JAMES bill irvine peter mayor wayne thomson -
13th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Bill (Skip) Johns STAMFORD COLLEGIATE PUPIL REVIEW JOURNALIST REPORTER SPORTS KITCHENER WATERLOO RECORD GERALD GERRY GIBBS BILL IRVINE MAYOR WAYNE THOMSON -
12th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Bob Coull award PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS STAMFORD COLLEGIATE A N MYER FOOTBALL BASKETBALL WRESTLING TRACK FIELD CROSS COUNTRY BADMINTON VOLLEYBALL MAYOR WAYNE THOMSON -
15th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - McRae's Senior A Fastball Team 1974 Award being presented by Mayor Ted Salci (back row right) ; Team members in no particular order: Rich Climenhage, Al Dane, Reg Wall, Mike Lalicich, George Lalicich, Pepper Martin, John Watson, Rich Plato, Ron Sunstrum, Norm Neudorf, Vic Dyck, Rob Rost, Jake Neufeld, Larry Christie, Bob Christie, Mike Cockburn, Walt Szpilewski, Ed Neudorf, Jokie Summers,Clarke Christie, Frank Falconer, Dave Steele, Kevin McRae (Batboy), Ed McRae (Sponsor) ; -
1st annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - award to Phil Bova family member with plaque, Paisley Janvary to right -
1st annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - award to Orville "Obs" Heximer 1910-1988 un-named family members with plaque -
1st annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Mayor William (Bill) Smeaton extreme right Boxer Bill Irwin Jr to Mayor's left, Gord Singleton (light suit) also to left -
1st annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Bill Black Although a similar ceremony was held the previous year, the ceremony of January 14 1990 is the first official Sports Wall of Fame occasion ; -
1st annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Niagara Falls Dynamos Rugby Football Bell Aleo Downie Kitney Bob Barnes Main McPherson Desson Beam Luciano Leskiw Code Dixon Vince Kerrio Sumner Johnson Lawrence Ceccato McAndrew Kelly O'Donoghue Stroud Brock Hunchberger Carlo Newman Alex Tanos Petrullo Anderson Camisa Garrard John Goodwin Sam Lazich MacGillivray Maytek Obireck O'Donnell Plummer Rossiania Smith Borisuck -
6th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Craig Martin Athlete Soccer MAYOR WAYNE THOMSON -
6th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - award to Stephen (Bull) Sloan Boxer MAYOR WAYNE THOMSON MARY DRAPER -
6th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Bob Bain Athlete Basketball MAYOR WAYNE THOMSON ALDERMAN PAISLEY JANVARY POOL -
6th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Sammy Phillips MAYOR WAYNE THOMSON -
6th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Colonel Charles H Vandersluys MAYOR WAYNE THOMSON bruce joan gay -
6th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Carman (Carm) Daw at podium accepting award -
6th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - William (Soup) Campbell family members accepting the award from Mayor Wayne Thomson (right) -
First Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Doug Aitchison MAYOR BILL SMEATON WILLIAM -
First Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Russell Masterson Hockey family member accepting award from Mayor Wayne Thomson (right), Alderman Paisley Janvary in background -
3rd Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - John Mowers Ice Hockey Mayor Wayne Thomson (right)presenting, Alderman Paisley Janvary in background -
3rd Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Fred Ruish Athlete Track and Field Mayor Wayne Thomson (right)presenting, Alderman Paisley Janvary in background -
3rd Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Monika Draeger-Seymour Rowing hans mayor wayne thomson alderman paisley janvary pool -
3rd Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Dave Warriner Powerlifting mayor wayne thomson alderman paisley janvary pool -
3rd Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Robert (Rob) Fortuna Boxing mayor wayne thomson -
3rd Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Simcoe (Street School) Tigers Bantam Baseball Team 1939 mayor wayne thomson Cline Stephenson William Poole Douglas Coope Ian Cowan Arthur Leonard Maurice White Gordon Putney Angus Morrison Jack Fisher Robert Stuckey Frank Chambers Ray Gibson Clifford McGillivray William Robbins Richard Stoner Mascot Bruce Beaupit Kenneth White Mascot Don Mann Manager W G Ward Principal -
3rd Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Alma Sanderson Athlete mayor wayne thomson -
3rd Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Gord Wade Badminton mayor wayne thomson alderman paisley janvary pool -
3rd Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - William Gaynon 1893 - 1949 mayor wayne thomson -
4th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Burroughes Junior Baseball Freckleton W Beattie B Herrington J Somerville D Parker T Flynn W Harper R Cottringer Cline Stephenson McMurtie N C Garrett Coach M McBride R LaPrarie R Fowle C Bullock R McBride J Cahill J Flynn Jun Somerville Richardson -
9th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Barry Finlay Football making his acceptance speech -
9th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Frank Pietrangelo Hockey making his acceptance speech -
9th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Carol Bielawski Soccer MAYOR WAYNE THOMSON -
9th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Fallsview Firemen Major A Midget Hockey Bill Irvine Laird McConvey Cecil MacDonald Al Boone Tommy Giagnorio Allan Parks Tommy Earl Joe Stickl Al Toth Wayne Campbell John Arbour Brian Cornell Fred Bassi John Marsh John Stickl John Sorley Doug Robins Hank Michitsch Joe Veres Dave Thompson John Lombardi Brad Miller -
9th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Doug Plummer of Stamford Athletic Running Club Doug Plummer being congratulated by Mayor Wayne Thomson (left) -
9th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Clifford (Mac) MacGillivray MAYOR WAYNE THOMSON -
9th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Jack Sadler Baseball MAYOR WAYNE THOMSON -
9th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Fred Plato Baseball and Curling MAYOR WAYNE THOMSON -
9th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Stamford Athletic Running Club mayor wayne thomson Pat Crole Al Luciano Earl White Guy Mottola Len Lawrence Harry Sawdon Bill Soup Campbell Dick Gullion Pop Wiltshire Al Ross Doug Plummer George Butts Ed Sherar Sid Diamond Doug Bowles Al D'Amico Jack Warga Harry Carmichael C E Browne Ben Prior W L Houck Charles Russell -
9th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Malcolm J (Tuffy) McEwan Athlete MAYOR WAYNE THOMSON -
7th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Howard Triano Basketball Mayor Wayne Thomson presenting plaque to an unidentified family member -
7th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Bob Erwin Mayor Wayne Thomson presenting plaque to the late Bob Erwin's family -
7th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - John Quagliariello Baseball Mayor Wayne Thomson (right) presenting plaque to unidentified family members -
7th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Dominic Senese Baseball and Bowling Mayor Wayne Thomson (right) presenting plaque -
7th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Michael Barto Baseball Mayor Wayne Thomson (right) presenting plaque -
7th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Peter Phillips d.1945 - Boxing Mayor Wayne Thomson (right) presenting plaque to an unidentified family members -
7th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Thomas Earl Boyd Hockey Mayor Wayne Thomson (right) presenting plaque to an unidentified family member -
7th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Harry Butler Athlete Bowling Mayor Wayne Thomson (right) -
9th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Phil Boyer, Shane Newson & Jason Vormittag Baseball Mayor Wayne Thomson (right) -
16th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony Mayor Ted Salci (right), Sports Wall Committe member Bill Irvine in background ; -
Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame - William (Bill) Irvine Builder hockey era 1900 - 1970 William (Bill) Irvine, a very dedicated sports enthusiast, devoted many years of his life to the game of ice hockey. His love for the sport began as an above average player, while performing with championship minor hockey teams in Stamford, Ontario. Hockey Icon, Jack Bell, was very impressed with Bill’s superb skating ability and vast knowledge of the sport. He introduced Bill as a referee in the Canadian Legion House leagues at the age of fourteen. After perfecting his officiating skills and being commended for it, Bill became a certified referee with the Ontario Minor Hockey Association. Reliable and proficient service led him to a job with the Ontario Hockey Association, performing as a linesman and referee for many seasons. The other leagues which Bill plied his services were: Stamford Lions Midgets, Niagara Falls Industrial, Chippawa “No-Hit”, High School, and Western New York Senior. He also refereed in various tournaments and Niagara Ball Hockey. Bill’s exceptional work ethic and unrivaled dedication to the sport, was admired by his supervisors and set a very splendid example for future referees to follow. Bill treasured the many friendships that were acquired through hockey, thoroughly enjoying the countless cities and venues where his assignments took him. Bill Irvine was always a very proud ambassador of his hometown of Niagara Falls ; -
Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame - Jewel Steele - Figure skating - 1900 - 1970 era In 1950, at the age of eight, Jewel Steele began figure skating with the Stamford Skating Club. Years of practise, tests, performances and coaching culminated in 1960 when she became the first female skater in Niagara Falls to pass the Gold Level figure & freestyle skating requirements. Jewel competed and was very successful at many regional and provincial competitions. Eleven years later, in 1961, Jewel turned professional and performed with the Ice Capades where she enjoyed a ten-year career. She continued working with the Ice Capades for several more years as a Director and Coordinator of shows. After retiring, Jewel obtained her Master Level Coaching Certificate from the Professional Skating Association of the USA and began her career as a figure skating coach. Jewel continues to coach in Los Angeles, California. Her 30 years of teaching expertise have produced numerous skaters that have competed at Regional, Sectional and National competitions. She has also coached skaters in the Junior Olympics. Jewel has never forgotten her many wonderful years growing up in Niagara Falls. -
Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame - Elizabeth Lang Dempsey - Builder Girls Soccer League 1971 - 1990 Era It was 1972, and boys’ soccer was flourishing in Niagara Falls. During that season, it was discovered that a girl was playing on a boys’ team. This was something unheard of. The girl was allowed to play until the play-offs, but not in the play-offs. This caused quite a disturbance and many parents were annoyed. This was the spark for a determined Elizabeth (Betty) Dempsey to begin a girls’ soccer league. After contacting some friends and the Recreation Commission, the Niagara Falls Girls Minor Soccer Club was about to begin and grow into a phenomenal league. Elizabeth Dempsey was once quoted, “I have three sons and no daughters but I just felt there wasn’t enough for girls to do in this City and the women who had tried to organize a soccer league in the past had just not tried hard enough.” The first season, 200 girls registered and two divisions were formed. One division was for ages 7-10 and the other for 11-14 year olds. From humble beginnings Niagara Falls Girls Minor Soccer Club has grown significantly with each passing year. The Club now serves more than 1,600 girls and young women, in a sport that encourages excellence and leadership through teamwork. The City of Niagara Falls is proud to honour Elizabeth Dempsey for her commitment and dedication to sports in Niagara Falls. She will always be remembered as the founder of the Niagara Falls Girls Minor Soccer Club ; -
Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame - Dino M. Serra Athlete Hockey - 1971 - 1990 Era Dino Serra grew up in Niagara Falls, playing in the Niagara Falls Minor hockey system. During his time here, he received numerous M.V.P. awards playing in the Peewee, Bantam, and midget Divisions. As a 16 year old, Dino played for the Fort Erie Meteors Junior “B” Team and led the league in scoring, with a record of 38 goals in 30 games. Dino played 23 games with the Niagara Falls Flyers in Major Junior “A” Hockey and followed this by playing one season with the Niagara Falls Flyers Tier II Team, of the Southern Ontario Hockey Association (S.O.H.A.), where he led the team in scoring with 86 points and was named to the League All-Star Team. In 1973, Dino was invited to participate in the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (N.H.L.) training camp. In 1975, he was invited to participate in the Montreal Canadiens (N.H.L.) training camp and his N.H.L. rights were picked up by the Montreal Canadiens. From 1973-1977, Dino played four seasons of N.C.A.A. (The National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I Hockey at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (R.P.I.) in Troy, New York. In 1974, he was named Rookie of the Year, and established the single season Rookie scoring record. In Dino’s Senior Year, he was Team Captain, Team Scoring Leader, and he finished number one in the nation with a 2.3 points per game average. From 1977-1979, Dino played professional hockey in Europe for Varese, Italy and Milan, Italy. He was the leading scorer for both teams, named first team All-Star centre, and named to the League All Star team. In 1979, Dino participated in the World Cup Championship in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Despite playing with a broken wrist, he was named Tournament All-Star. In 2001, Dino was inducted to the RPI Athletic Hall of Fame. -
Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame - Battery Sport Shop Midget Baseball Team Ontario Champions, 1954 - 1900 - 1970 Era L - R front row: Ed Collins, Brian Mulligan, Insets: Jim Mulligan, Coach John Worrall, Coach Jack Sampson ; Middle row: Bob Chamberlain, Ritchie Weir, Dave Kemp, Sisto Amadio, Alex Rankin, Carl Minor ; Back row: Orm Black, Jim Ross, Ed Whipp, Gary Armstrong, Dusty Bodnar, Bryan Hart ; Missing from photo: Jim “Butch” Somerville ; -
Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame - Gina Pietrangelo Marotta Athlete 1971-1990 Era Following a record-breaking Cross Country, Track and Field, and Ice Hockey career at both Loretto High School and Saint Paul High School, Gina took her athletic abilities to new heights after receiving a full scholarship to Princeton University. In 1984, following an undefeated season, and winning the Women's Ice Hockey Ivy League Championship, Gina was named Ivy League Rookie of the Year. Displaying incredible diversity, Gina was named to the All-Ivy Team for both women's ice hockey and women's soccer in each of her four years at Princeton. It was during this time that Gina met her future husband, David Marotta, goalie and captain of Princeton's men's hockey team. In 1987, Gina combined an intense competitive spirit, fierce determination, stellar leadership, and unparalleled drive to create a spectacular senior year. She was elected captain of both the women's ice hockey team and the women's soccer team and was awarded the highest honour in North American women's ice hockey: ECAC Player of the Year. Gina's most cherished athletic accomplishment came later in 1987 when she earned the distinction of Outstanding Female Athlete at Princeton. Equally committed to excellence in academics, Gina graduated from the Princeton School of Engineering with a degree in Civil Engineering. She later received an Honours MBA in Finance from McMaster University. Gina continues to instill the values of good sportsmanship and commitment to sport in not only her five children, but in many others through her dedicated coaching ; -
Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame - Tony Parisi Builder / Athlete Hockey 1900 - 1970 Era Tony Parisi was born in Niagara Falls on March 30, 1933. He proved to be an exceptional athlete and a true builder of sport. From 1947 - 1949, Tony played minor hockey and was a goalie for the Niagara Falls Junior “B” Hockey Team. In 1949, Tony was drafted by Galt of the Major Junior Ontario Hockey Association (O.H.A.). The following years he played Junior “A” hockey in Barrie, Kitchener and Belleville. After this experience, Tony went overseas where he played hockey for England, Sweden, Italy and Czechoslovakia. Upon returning home, Tony played in the International Hockey League (I.H.L.), the North American Hockey League (N.A.H.L.) and the American Hockey League (A.H.L.). In 1962, Tony was called up to play for the Pittsburgh Hornets hockey team. In 1965, the Pittsburgh Hornets team folded and Tony was hired by Mr. Rooney, the owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (N.F.L.) as the equipment manager. Having a keen eye, and knowledge of equipment, Tony ordered special non-slip shoes for the Pittsburgh Steelers for their 1975 Super Bowl game against Minnesota. He knew the weather would be bad, however, at the beginning of the game, only Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris wore the special shoes. After the first quarter, Tony had all the players change their shoes. The team players and Mr. Rooney indirectly credited Tony for winning the Super Bowl. Tony is the only person in Canada who has four Super Bowl rings. Tony Parisi has never forgotten his roots and he treats everyone who visits him from Niagara Falls, like royalty. Still a Canadian citizen, Tony has never changed and is now enjoying retirement ; -
Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame - Louise Pietrangelo Athlete Women's Hockey 1991 - Present Era Louise Pietrangelo began skating at the age of four and quickly fell in love with the ice. Although she was a precocious member of the Stamford Skating Club, the solitary life of a figure skater did not excite Louise as much as the team-based sport of ice hockey. At the age of five, Louise enrolled in Instructional Hockey and from that point on she showed rapid growth in her skills. She was chosen at the age of seven to play on an All Star Team and soon after that at the age of nine she captained the boys “AA” Travel Hockey Team that went on to play at the All Ontario Finals of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association. At the age of fifteen, Louise continued to play boy’s house league hockey to keep her skills competitive but also played girl’s hockey whose team won the Niagara District Championship in her first year. In Louise’s next season with the Niagara Rapids Girls Hockey Team, she represented Niagara Falls at the Ontario Winter Games as captain and won a silver medal. Louise went on to play for the Mississauga Junior Chiefs and during her 1998-1999 season, her team won second place in the league and Louise was awarded Best Defenseman. One of her greatest achievements as the starting defenseman that same year was when she was named to Team Ontario and won the Gold Medal at the Canada Winter Games. She advanced to the senior level and on to win a Bronze medal at the Provincial Championships. Louise went on to accepting a full four year scholarship to Dartmouth University where she was starter on a team that was ranked number one in the nation ; -
Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame - Lucille Hilston Builder Senior Co-Ed Slo Pitch 1971 - 1990 Era Lucille Hilston was involved in the sport of Baseball in Niagara for many years as a founding member, player and coach of Senior Co-ed Slo-Pitch leagues. Lucille was a member of the founding committee for the Niagara Falls Girls Minor Softball Association, in 1971. She coached a team the first year and was also an active supporter and spectator for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren throughout the years. In 1985, at the age of 66, Lucille organized the Co-ed 50 Years and Beyond “Half-Century Grandtimers” Slo-Pitch League. The league was strictly for fun and recreation, inviting Seniors in all levels of skill. As the league grew, it became more competitive. At the age of 71, Lucille started up the Co-ed 60 Years & Over “Grandtimers Slo-Pitch League. These leagues are believed to be the first in Canada. Lucille emphasized safety for the players by having an orange safebase on first, shorter base paths, softer baseballs, courteous runners and did not allow tagging. These “Grandtimers” won 8 trophies ; -
Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame - Sir Harry Oakes Benefactor 1900 - 1970 Era The Oakes name is perpetuated in Niagara Falls in numerous ways. Oakes Garden Theatre, Oakes Drive, Oak Hall and Oakes Park all serve as reminders of this noted family, and particularly of Sir Harry Oakes, its most prominent member. Harry Oakes was born in the small town of Sangerville, Maine on December 23, 1874. He graduated with a liberal arts degree from Bowdoin College in 1896. Harry Oakes came to Canada in 1911 as a gold prospector and mining engineer and eventually became a self-made millionaire. In 1912, he struck it rich with his discovery of gold resulting in the Lakeshore Mine near Kirkland Lake. In the 1920s, Harry Oakes and his family located in Niagara Falls until 1934, when the family moved to the Bahamas. In 1939, Sir Harry Oakes was knighted by King George VI of England ; -
Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame - Don Wesley Johnson Builder Recreational Sports era 1971 - 1990 It all began in 1976 on Don Johnson’s 20 acre farm field located along the south side of Beaverdams Road, west of Kalar Road. It is here that Mr. Johnson, with the help of a number of volunteers, built his “Field of Dreams.” In his love for baseball and recognizing a need for a place for men over 40 years of age to play ball, a baseball diamond was constructed. The first pitch was thrown out in 1977. The original league consisted of 4 teams. After a few years there were concerns raised regarding liability insurance and Mr. Johnson met with Bob Sones of the City’s Parks & Recreation Department in 1982 to investigate the cost. Bob Sones suggested the relocation of the diamond to the former Memorial School grounds owned by the City. It was later in 1982 that City crews removed the back stop, bleachers, storage shed from the Johnson property and relocated the diamond to the former school grounds off Spring Street that was named A.C. McCallum Park. The park was developed with two diamonds with the help of financial donations and work of volunteers. Over the years there has been improvements made to the park with perimeter berms, tree planting and installation of boundary fencing, benches and washroom facility. The improvements were carried through donations by Mr. Johnson and Molsons Canada through their Local Heroes Program. -
Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame - Stamford CVI Senior Boys (Hornets) Basketball Team 1975 era 1971 - 1990 Front Row L-R : Bill Bray, Francis Moccio, Ken Todd, Lee Buckborough, Kevan Smith, Vito DiMartino Back Row L-R: Mr. R. Coull, Coach, Rick Herkimer, Jeff Fear, Mike Moroz, John Kulik, John Nicol, John Brettle, Emil Breuer, Tino Sherbo ; -
Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame - Tabitha Stavrou Athlete Intercollegiate Wrestling 1991 - present era On Friday, March 4, 2005, Tabitha Stavrou made history, becoming the first Niagara Falls female high school wrestler to win a Provincial Championship. The following month, Tabitha Stavrou captured the National title winning the 90-kilogram Juvenile National Wrestling Championship in St. John’s, Newfoundland. In only her second year of wrestling, Tabitha has won at both O.F.S.A.A. and at the National levels - the two toughest wrestling tournaments in Canada. A former Stamford Collegiate student, Tabitha is a national champion in two sports - wrestling and rugby. She has won three National Rugby Championships: in 2004, she won the Under-17 National Rugby Championship and in both 2005 and 2006, the Under-19 National Rugby Championships. She was also named the prestigious “Player of the Match”, after playing rugby for Canada in 2006. Tabitha notes that her signature wrestling move, a double leg attack, is similar to the method she uses to make tackles on a rugby pitch. Her skills have led her to play on five different rugby teams: Stamford Collegiate, St. Catharines Tigers’ Women’s Rugby Club Team, the Under-17 Ontario Team, the Under-19 Ontario Team, and the Canadian Under-19 Team. -
Niagara Falls Sports Wall Of Fame - Michael Pisano Athlete - Martial Arts 1991 - Present Era Inducted at the 19th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony January 18, 2008 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall Of Fame - Clare C.“Jada” Dahmer Builder - Hockey 1900 - 1970 Era Inducted at the 19th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony January 18, 2008 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall Of Fame - Dan O’Connor Builder - Soccer 1971-1990 Era Inducted at the 19th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony January 18, 2008 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall Of Fame - Stamford C.V.I. Senior Football Teams 1966, 1967, 1968 1900 - 1970 Era Inducted at the 19th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony January 18, 2008 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall Of Fame - Justin Burdon Athlete - Track & Field & Cross Country 1991- Present Era Inducted at the 19th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony January 18, 2008 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall Of Fame - Steven (Steve) John Atkinson Athlete - Hockey 1900 - 1970 Era Inducted at the 19th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony January 18, 2008 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall Of Fame - Tim and Terry Masterson Builders - Hockey 1991- Present Era Inducted at the 19th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony January 18, 2008 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall Of Fame - Tony “Cannonball” Parisi (Antonio Pugliese) Athlete - Wrestling 1971 - 1990 Era Inducted at the 19th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony January 18, 2008 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall of Fame - Jim Koteles Builder - Judo 1900-1970 Era Inducted January 18 2009 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall of Fame - John Solose Athlete - Wrestling 1900-1970 Era Inducted January 18 2009 -
Bruce Stiefelmeyer - Builder - Basketball - 1971-1990, 2012 Sports Wall of Fame Inductee 2012 Sports Wall of Fame Inductee. Bruce Stiefelmeyer's involvment really took off when he was hire to teach at N.F.C.V.1. As a coach, Bruce was greatly influenced by his fellow coaches. Jimmy Rose was the senior coach, Howie Triano was the junior coach, while Bruce coached the midgets. In time, Bruce would also coach the junior and senior teams. Both in 1969 and 1970, the N.F.C.V.I Senior red raiders won the Review Championship. In later years Bruce coached at Sta,ford, A.A. Myer and Lord Elgin. Bruce played basketball in local leagues for twenty years and he was a playing coach in 1969 and 1973. In 1984, along with Les Potapcyk and brian Mulligan, bruce helped organize and run the Niagara Falls Minor basketball League. This was a house league that provided boys in Grades 5-8 an opportunity both to play and to gain an insight into the sport of basketball. He continued with this league until his retirement from teaching in 1995. For his efforts with this league, Bruce was honoured by Rotary International and named a Paul Harris Fellow. In 1995, Bruce became the recruiting coordinator for the University of Western Ontario men's Basketball Tam - a position that he still holds to this day. Bruce was also very involved with girls' soccer. He coached both house league and traveling teams for Niagara Falls Minor Girls' Soccer Association. In 1987, Bruce coached the First Niagara Insurance Team that reached the Ontario Cup Semi-Finals. Bruce also served as referee in chief for many years. At the high school level, Bruce coached the Stamford Girls' Soccer Team, winning a silver medal at O.F.S.A.A. in 1986, and a bronze medal in 1987. From 1988 - 1991, Bruce coached the Myer Girls' Soccer Team, leading them to several O.F.S.A.A. competitions. Bruce Stiefelmeyer is a worthy addition to the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame. -
Hank (Henry) A. Boone - Builder - Boxing - 1971-1990 Era, 2012 Sports Wall of fame Inductee 2012 Sports Wall of Fame Inductee. Hank Boone was noted by Tony Unitas, World Boxing Wall of famer, as "the best match maker in boxing." Hank's boxers competed in Silver, Golden and Labatts Gloves, Provincial and Canadian Championships. Russ Anber, boxing analyst on the Sports Network, publicly stated that Hank was the best south paw coach in Canada and possibly North America. Hank began his career as a boxing coach in 1970, at the Cyanamid Recreation Hall in Niagara Falls. He transferred to the Port Dalhousie Legion Boxing Club in 1975 for a larger training area. In 1976, Hank opened the St. Catharines Boxing Club, where he produced two Olympian brothers, Steve (1984 Olympics) and Janie Pagendam (1988 Olympics). Hank also trained 4 of 12 members of the Canadian A Team, Canadian Champions: Steve Pagendam, Jamie Pagendam, Guy Normandeau and John Farinacci. Hank was the primary coach at many training camps for excellent boxers. he was a boxing coach at the 1982 World Championships, 1983 Pan-Am Games, 1984 Olympic Winter games and numerous tournaments all over the world. In 1984 Hank coached the Special Olympics Relay team, winning gold. In 1985, Hank was recognized with the Ontario Championship Certificate by Ontario Premier David R. Peterson. Starting in 1985, Hank was the trainer for several pro boxers. In 1994, Hank continued training in Niagara falls, helping at local gyms and in 1999, he opened Boone's City Boxing Club. Hank trained several OBA Provincial and Golden Gloves Champions. In 2010, Hank trained Raymond Olubowale right through the Canadian Championships as a Super Heavy Weight Professional. Raymond still holds this title today. Hank was in the movie Cinderella Man starring Russell Crowe and was honoured to be in the company of some of the world's best boxers. -
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