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18th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony Inducted January 21, 2007 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall Of Fame - Clare C.“Jada” Dahmer Builder - Hockey 1900 - 1970 Era Inducted January 13, 2008 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall Of Fame - Dan O’Connor Builder - Soccer 1971-1990 Era Inducted January 13, 2008 -
Niagara Falls Sports Wall Of Fame - Michael Pisano Athlete - Martial Arts 1991 - Present Era Inducted January 13, 2008 -
Niagara Falls Sports Wall Of Fame - Michael Pisano Athlete - Martial Arts 1991 - Present Era Inducted January 13, 2008 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall Of Fame - Steven John Atkinson Athlete - Hockey 1900 - 1970 Era Inducted January 13, 2008 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall Of Fame - Stamford C.V.I. Senior Football Teams 1966, 1967, 1968 1900 - 1970 Era Front Row (left to right) – Don Trapasso, Bud Fisher, John Radolli, Joe Barillari, Ron Sunstrum, Doug Aitchison (Coach), Eric Atkinson, Ken Shuman, Chris Long, Ross Christian Second Row – Brent Zimmerman, Jim Bredin, Bob Wilson, Rich Judge, Bob Hayes, Ernie Smith, Ed Fraser, Roger Castle, Paul Newton, Kent Patterson Third Row – Frank Malewski, Dennis Moody, Jim Hill, Frank Gauthier, Bruce Ward, Ross Manno, Vic Ceccato, Doug Angle, Tom Gorham, Don Pierson Last Row – Rob Feldman, Brian Donohue, Joe Artista, Brian Gastaldi, Joe Pidhurskyj, Doug Milich, Ron Serotiuk, Bill Johnston, Rick LaRush, Moreno Radolli -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall Of Fame - Stamford C.V.I. Senior Football Teams 1966, 1967, 1968 1900 - 1970 Era Front Row (left to right) – John Corlett, Dennis Moody, Vic Ceccato (Co-Captain), Mr. W. H. Dixon (Principal), Doug Aitchison (Head Coach), Doug Angle (Co-Captain), Jim Hill (Co-Captain), Moreno Radolli, Paul Newton ; Second Row – Bob Coull (Coach), Garth McQueen, Ken Murray, Rich Judge, Jerry Salvatore, Rob Feldman, Ernie Smith, Mike Greenspan, Rick Larush, Brent Zimmerman (Coach) ; Third Row – John Vancea, Eric Smith, Tom English, Al Dixon, Ward Eagen, Don Taddeo, Bob Wilson, Russ Ronholm Fourth Row – Brian Gastaldi, Keith Dunnett, Dave Warner, Don Trapasso, Ross Christian, Pat Walters, Greg Vicars. Back Row – Frank Malewski (Manager), Tim Crowe, Gerry Gibbs, Jim Barr, Al Judge, Ken Shuman, Dennis Letourneau, John McRae, Glenn Arsenault (Manager). -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall Of Fame - Tim and Terry Masterson Builders - Hockey 1991- Present Era Inducted January 13, 2008 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall of Fame - Stamford C.V.I. Senior Football Team, 1968 Front Row (left to right) – W. H. Dixon (Principal), Bob Coull (Head Coach), Dave Warner, Tim Crowe, Garth McQueen, Earl Shuman, Ed Sobien, Ken Mason (Assistant Coach) Second Row – Pat Walters, Pat Salvatore, Clare Muisiner, Brooke Phemister, Bora Zekavica, Tom Anthes, John Corlett, Tom Gorham. Third Row – Russ Ronholm, Jerry Pozzebon, Mike Matthews, Brian Arsenault, Glen Finbow, Tom English, Ward Eagen, Ted Senese. Fourth Row – Frank Malewski (Manager), Danny Covelli, Mark Grimstead, Ken Murray, Barry Beal, Vito Del Vecchio, Greg Vicars, Sheldon Francis, Paul Williams. Back Row – Cameron Diggon, Gerry Gibbs, Alan Judge, Bill Britt, Darcy Nadeau, Rob Wilkinson, Ron Rysdale. -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall of Fame - Terry Masterson - Hockey Inducted January 13, 2008 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall Of Fame - Tim Masterson - Hockey Inducted January 13, 2008 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall of Fame - Frank Long Athlete Hockey 1900- 1970 Era Inducted January 18 2009 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall of Fame - Frank Long Athlete Hockey 1900-1970 era Frank Long has made many contributions in the field of athletics as a player, coach and historian, which have allowed him to make a significant contribution to the development and enjoyment of sports in Niagara Falls. Frank started off his athletic achievements in 1938 with track and field, where he won a silver and a bronze medal at the COSSA district meet in St. Catharines. Frank moved on to the Ontario Track and Field Championship (OFSAA) in 1939, where he won a bronze medal in pole vault. Frank enjoyed playing many sports such as baseball and football, but his love of hockey led the way to some of his greatest accomplishments. Frank started off his hockey career with Niagara Falls, but was then offered a position on the first junior A team in St. Catharines, the Falcons. Frank scored the first St. Catharines junior A goal in the Garden City Arena, and the Falcons finished the season first place in their division. Frank played professional hockey in the American, East Coast, and Pacific Hockey Leagues from 1944- 1947. He came back to Ontario and was a key player on various Senior A and Senior B teams up until 1953. Frank Long used his many years of hockey experience and expertise to coach the Niagara Falls juvenile AAA team from 1972- 79. During the 1980’s Frank was an active member of the Niagara Falls Curling Club, and in 2006 Frank authored “A Century of Sports in Niagara Falls”. This book is a collection of many photos of local sports teams and players, covering twenty-one different sports and spanning a hundred years. Nearly 300 photos are included, and almost all of the players are identified. Frank Long is a dedicated man who has shown his commitment to sports throughout his entire life, including playing, coaching, and assembling a book about sports. Frank’s contributions to the community are vast ... -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall Michael (Mike) David McRae Builder Baseball 1991 - present Inducted January 18 2009 -
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 - Anthony (Tony) Gudgin - Builder Cricket 1971 – 1990 Era Inducted January 18 2009 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall of Fame - John Solose Athlete - Wrestling 1900-1970 Era Inducted January 18 2009 -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall Of Fame - N.F.C.V.I. Senior Boys Basketball Team, 1935-36 COSSA Senior Basketball Champions 1900- 1970 Era Back Row L-R: Colonel [Charles H] Vandersluys (Coach), Elwood Frost, Art Dunnigan, Leo McKenzie, Dan Carter, Garnet Morden, Bob Hardison (Secretary-Treasurer) ; Front Row L-R: Frank Hicks (Manager), Terry Price, Don McLean, Jim Swayze, Bernie Molloy, Jack Stephenson -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall Of Fame - N.F.C.V.I. Senior Boys Basketball Team, 1935-36 COSSA Senior Basketball Champions 1900- 1970 Era Back Row L-R: Colonel [Charles H] Vandersluys (Coach), Elwood Frost, Art Dunnigan, Leo McKenzie, Dan Carter, Garnet Morden, Bob Hardison (Secretary-Treasurer) ; Front Row L-R: Frank Hicks (Manager), Terry Price, Don McLean, Jim Swayze, Bernie Molloy, Jack Stephenson -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall of Fame - N.F.C.V.I Seniors Basketball Team, 1946 1900-1970 Era Back Row L-R: E.J. McGirr, Vernon Anderson (Manager), J.V. Rose (Coach) ; Centre Row L-R: Jack Potter, Des Clements, Frank Shepherd, Bill Sullivan, Dan Pangborn ; Front row L-R: Bob Rodgers, Cliff Priest, Paul Thomas, Shurlie Christenson, Cligg MacGillivary -
Niagara Falls Virtual Sports Wall of Fame - N.F.C.V.I Seniors Basketball Team, 1946 1900-1970 Era Back Row L-R: E.J. McGirr, Vernon Anderson (Manager), J.V. Rose (Coach) ; Centre Row L-R: Jack Potter, Des Clements, Frank Shepherd, Bill Sullivan, Dan Pangborn ; Front row L-R: Bob Rodgers, Cliff Priest, Paul Thomas, Shurlie Christenson, Cligg MacGillivary -
Jessica Kemp Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Athlete - Basketball 1991 - Present Era ; -
Niagara Falls Canucks Jr. B Sutherland Cup All-Ontario Champions 1997-1998 Front Row L-R: Robert Kerr Governor, Jan Kitty Director, Kim Craitor President, Mickey Clair Assistant Captain, Matt Masterson Assistant Captain, Dom Degiorgio, Terry Masterson Head Coach, Tim Masterson, Jason Lynch Captain, Jeff Bruneau Assistant Captain, Domenic Parlatore, Walter Burritt -
Ray McAndrew Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Builder - Sports Wall of Fame Committee 1900 - 1970 Era ; -
Paisley Janvary Pool Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Builder - Sports Wall of Fame Committee 1970 - 1990 Era ; -
Frank Roperti Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2012 ; Athlete - Soccer ; Wrestling ; Martial Arts 1971 - 1990 Era ; Automatic Induction ; -
Les Potapczyk Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2012 ; Builder - Basketball 1971 - 1990 Era ; -
Barry Mitchelson - Athlete - Basketball/Football Pre 1980 Era - 2012 Sports Wall of Fame Inductee 2012 Sports Wall of Fame Inductee. During his youth, Barry Mitchelson played sports every season of the year – basketball, hockey, football, baseball and track and field. He loved the comradeship and competition. He had the privilege of captaining many of the teams on which he played and the teams won numerous league and zone championships, and the 1957-58 Optimist Midget Hockey Team won the provincial championship. Upon graduation from A.N. Myer Secondary School, Barry enrolled at the University of Western Ontario and was a member of the varsity football and basketball teams for 1961-1964. He was named Freshman Athlete of the Year in 1961-62 and Athlete of the Year in 1962-63 and 1963-64. Barry was the number one overall pick in the CFL’s annual draft in 1964 and was selected by the Edmonton Eskimos. He played for the Eskimos for three years. From 1967-1976, Barry was the Golden Bears basketball coach at the University of Alberta. He compiled one of the best win-lose coaching records in Bears history and concluded his coaching career by writing the Level One Coaching Manual for the Canadian Basketball Association. In 1981, Barry was appointed Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Alberta Recreation and Parks, and one of his responsibilities included managing the Olympic Secretariat which oversaw the Government of Alberta’s contribution to and involvement in the 1988 Olympics in Calgary. Barry returned to the University of Alberta in 1989 and assumed the lead role in the establishment of a new MBA program with specialization in Leisure and Sport Management. Today Barry maintains many of his volunteer interests and a part-time management consulting practice specializing in leadership development. -
Niagara Falls Collegiate-Vocational Institute (N.F.C.V.I) - Senior Rugby District S.O.S.S.A Champions 1945 - 2012 Sports Wall of Fame Inductees 2012 Sports Wall of Fame Inductees. Front Row (left to right): Bill Mateyk, Paul Thomas, Frank Ingold, Vernon Anderson, Jim Climenhage, Captain, Cliff MacGillivray, Alex MacGillivray, Harry Wyss, Cliff Prest, Dan Pangborn. Second Row: Desmond Clement, Matt Merstorf, Bill Moir, Don Mackenzie, Al D’Amico, George Tice, Paul Clement, Bob Price. Third Row: Tom Prata, Manager, Ange Damore, J. Lennert, Frank Leifl Fourth Row: E.J. McGirr,Principal, Jimmy Rose, Athletic Director, Gord Dorst, Coach, Ken Borisuk, Coach. Missing from photo: Bill Sullivan. The 1945 N.F.C.V.I. Senior Rugby Team lost only one game during the regular schedule. They defeated teams from Stamford, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland and St. Catharines to win the Niagara District Championship. It was quite an accomplishment, as the 1944 N.F.C.V.I. Championship Rugby Team was rebuilt after a number of the players graduated. The 1945 N.F.C.V.I. Senior Rugby Team were extremely proud to bring back the Niagara District Championship trophy for a second year in a row. -
Jarrod Skalde - Athlete - Hockey - 1991 - Present Era, 2012 Sports Wall of Fame Inductee 2012 Sports Wall of Fame Inductee. Jarrod Skalde was born on February 26, 1971 in Niagara Falls Ontario, and was soon seen as an asset in the hockey world. Skalde started his hockey career in 1990 with the Oshawa Generals of the OHL. He was able to taste his first victory by winning the Memorial Cup on May 13, 1990 in front of 17,383 spectators in Copps Coliseum against the Kitchener Rangers in a score of 4-3. As a hockey player, Skalde was part of six different hockey leagues, and part of 25 teams throughout his career. Skalde was first drafted by the New Jersey Devils, in the 1989 NHL draft. He continued to be a part of various leagues such as the OHL, NHL, IHL, AHL, SEL (Swiss Elite League) and the Austrian EBEL (Erste Bank Eishockey Liga). Over the years, Skalde was part of multiple teams, however, the team he returned to three times was the Utah Grizzlies of the IHL. With the Grizzlies, Skalde was the recipient of the Grizzlies Community Man of the Year Award. When asked by coaches or teammates, Skalde was described as a great team mate who could play any position. He was known for being a leader as well as a threat on the ice to the opposition. A highlight of his career was the winning goal scored in 2:56 minutes of overtime for Anaheim, beating Curtis Joseph in front of 17,000 fans to down the St. Louis Blues 2-1. Skalde retired from the game of hockey with 301 goals, 507 assists and 1,023 games. He then decided to get into the world of coaching and was offered the Director of Hockey Operations and Head Coach position for the Prairie Thunder. In August 2010, after two seasons, Skalde stepped down as Director and Head Coach of Bloomington to take over the position of Head Coach in Cincinnati with the Cyclones of the East Coast Hockey League. -
Niagara Falls Mr. Transmission Boys Fastball Team, 1991 - Team - Fastball - 1991 - Present Era, 2012 Sport Wall of Fame Inductees 2012 Sports Wall of Fame Inductees. Front Row (left to right): Todd Bobinski, Perry Bartley, Mark Korten, Jamie McCloy, Paul Boyd, Shane Newson Back Row (left to right): Ron Webb, Coach, Phil Boyer, Andrew Thompson, Peter Dobbin, Clive Newson, Coach, Geoff Girodat, Jeff Lambert, Jason Vormittag, Mac Lewis, Coach. The 1991 Niagara Falls Mr. Transmission Midget Boys Fastball Team was made up of many talented players. The coaching staff's constant focus on strong communication and teamwork was instrumental in the team's success. The coaching staff of Clive Newson, Mac Lewis and Ron Webb brought years of valuable coaching experience as well as their own personal experience in playing the game. Their relentless approach in preparing these young men helped instill a winning attitude which prepared them to become the first team in Niagara Falls to win the Ontario Amateur Softball Association Championships (O.A.S.A.), bringing Niagara Falls the Gold Medal. Four players from the team advanced to represent Ontario in the 1993 Canada Summer Games hosted in Kamloops, British Columbia: Phil Boyer, Jamie McCloy, Shane Newson and Jason Vormittag. -
Stamford Collegiate Senior Boy's Basketball Team, 1955 - All Ontario Champions - Team - Basketball - Pre 1970 Era, 2012 Sports Wall of Fame Inductees 2012 Sports Wall of Fame Inductees. Front Row (left to right): Malcolm Davey, Manager, Doug Frazer, John Peckham, Gus Turnbull, Bud Beach, David Howard, Steve Benyo, Manager Back Row (left to right): John Lees, Coach, Walt Lessey, Ron Ruttan, Peter Den Ouden, Barry Reid, Rich Patterson, Philip Deckman, George Jasnich, Murray Johnston. An inspired Stamford High School Basketball Team became the Cinderella team of a most hectic and closely contested senior boys' All Ontario Basketball Tournament. Stamford had earlier been defeated by Niagara Falls Collegiate in the District final but had been given a bye into the championship as the Niagara District representative. Once in the tournament, they rolled to an unexpected but well earned championship. On their way to victory, the Hornets defeated Ottawa Lisgar 65- 47 and then moved into the semi-final with a previously undefeated team from Toronto Northern Vocational. They upset Toronto 43- 40 and were into the finals. In the championship game, Stamford was matched against defending champion Windsor Patterson High School. Both teams were weary from the afternoon semi-finals and played cautious basketball most of the way. The game was tied 24-24 at the half but Stamford pulled away at the end for the 54-47 victory. It was a wild and emotional celebration for the Stamford fans who were there in abundance at the old arena on Victoria Ave. The championship was a perfect ending to a wonderful basketball season. -
Niagara Falls Collegiate Vocational Institute (N.F.C.V.I.) - Senior Rugby team, 1945 - Team - Rugby - Pre 1970 Era, 2012 Sports Wall of Fame Inductees 2012 Sports Wall of Fame Inductees. Front Row (left to right): Bill Mateyk, Paul Thomas, Frank Ingold, Vernon Anderson, Jim Climenhage, Captain, Cliff MacGillivray, Alex MacGillivray, Harry Wyss, Cliff Prest, Dan Pangborn. Second Row: Desmond Clement, Matt Merstorf, Bill Moir, Don Mackenzie, Al D’Amico, George Tice, Paul Clement, Bob Price. Third Row: Tom Prata, Manager, Ange Damore, J. Lennert, Frank Leifl Fourth Row: E.J. McGirr,Principal, Jimmy Rose, Athletic Director, Gord Dorst, Coach, Ken Borisuk, Coach. Missing from photo: Bill Sullivan. The 1945 N.F.C.V.I. Senior Rugby Team lost only one game during the regular schedule. They defeated teams from Stamford, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland and St. Catharines to win the Niagara District Championship. It was quite an accomplishment, as the 1944 N.F.C.V.I. Championship Rugby Team was rebuilt after a number of the players graduated. The 1945 N.F.C.V.I. Senior Rugby Team were extremely proud to bring back the Niagara District Championship trophy for a second year in a row. -
Rick Oreskovich, Joe Oreskovich and Stan Reid - Builders- Football - 1991- Present Era, 2012 Sports Wall Of Fame Inductees 2012 Sports Wall of Fame Inductees. In photo: (left to right): Rick Oreskovich, Joe Oreskovich and Stan Reid. Rick Oreskovich, Joe Oreskovich and Stan Reid are founders of the Niagara Regional Minor Football Association (Football Niagara) which began early in 1999 and is presently going into its 15th season. Dedicated and continued involvement over these years with Rick as President, Past president and Director for Niagara Falls, Joe as Treasurer and Sponsorship Director, Stan as Parks and Scheduling Director make these three men greatly responsible for its continued success and for maintaining the basic philosophy of the league: To promote the concepts of self-discipline, team spirit, sportsmanship, safety and above all to have fun. They have each coached several teams in the league and each has worked hard to develop and maintain a positive working relationship between Football Niagara and the Hamilton Tiger Cats. Rick was the recipient of the Doug Austin Award in 1999 and the McMaster University High School Coach of the year in 2009. Over 8000 young people, 7-14 years of age have played for Football Niagara. Many received individual awards for their involvement in high school football and rugby. Many also went on to play football and rugby at the university level including four young men from Niagara Falls who received Ontario University Athletics (OUA) All Star Awards and three of those who also received Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) All Star Awards. The contribution these men have made to the youth of Niagara for the past 15 years is immeasurable. -
Orescanin-Wicken, Nena Inducted January 2016 -
Chippawa Battlefield Memorial in winter Battle of Chippawa -
Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls ca. 1860 - Battlefield, Church and Portage Rd in background view taken from one of the towers which overlooked the site -
Battlefield of Stoney Creek Upper Canada, American Forces -
Lundy's Lane - plaques commemorating the Battlefield at Lundy's Lane and Drummond Hill Cemetery Battle of Lundy's Lane monument in the background ; -
Barker Street, 6045 - Battlefield Public School Previously known as Barker Street Public School ; -
Battle of Chippawa, 200th Anniversary - American Cannons Leaving the Battlefield War of 1812, Reenactment and Ceremony -
Battle of Chippawa, 200th Anniversary - Crowd Beside the Battlefield, 01 War of 1812, Reenactment and Ceremony -
Battle of Chippawa, 200th Anniversary - Crowd Beside Battlefield, 02 War of 1812, Reenactment and Ceremony -
Whirlpool Rapids Gorge wall This view of the shored-up bank of the Whirlpool Rapids gorge wall is from the U.S. side. -
Stamford Collegiate Institute Track & Field Team 1951 DOMINION CHAMPIONS CHAMPION QUEBEC GEORGE MCGOWAN BILL FARRELL ART DARCH GLENN MARTIN JOHN LONG GREG SCOBIE DOUG RAPELJE WES WASHINGTON DEREK DOUGLAS BOB KILKENNY FRED RUISH -
Reg Wall member of McRae's Senior A Fastball Team 1974 Black & white scan from Ontario Fastball League brochure ; -
14th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Peter Mancuso BASEBALL SENIOR A HARDBALL FORDS CHAMPIONS BORDEN DAIRY INDUSTRIAL FASTBALL DAW'S SHEET METAL COACH COACHING MANAGER STAMFORD MINOR ASSOCIATION CANUCKS B MAYOR WAYNE THOMSON -
14th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - John Robb, Mayor Wayne Thomson UMPIRE BASEBALL FASTBALL SLO PITCH HOCKEY ICE -
14th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Marty Dallman, Mayor Wayne Thomson MINOR JUNIOR B CANUCKS FLYERS AMERICAN LEAGUE AHL NEW HAVEN BALTIMORE NEWMARKET OLYMICS OLYMPIAN COACH COACHING -
14th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Daw's Sheet Metal Softball Team 1961 Provincial Champions Team, Intermediate A All-Ontario Champs SOFTBALL DAVE MCINTOSH CHICK DALCIN ERNIE RICHARDS BOBBY DESSON BILL JIGGER JENKINS BOBBY MANCUSO EARL SOUTHON CARM DAW HANK SOKOLOWSKI DOUG BEAUPIT PHIL MAZZONE PETE MANCUSO ANTHONY HORN MANCUSO ALEX RANKIN FRANK ANTONIO GEORGE BLACK -
14th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Anthony (Jiggs) Rufrano owner cataract sheet metal baseball general brock furniture houck senior kerrio's kerrio seniors -
14th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Falls View Firemen Juveniles 1961 Ontario Baseball Champions JACK SADDLER FRED WILLIS DAN BISHOP JIM DIODATI WAYNE BUSH JIM PARKS VIC MICHITSCH RALPH WATERS HARVEY LEWIS JOE LITTLEWOOD LOU ROTELLA GARY HART GEORGE BOB SULLIVAN TERRY MANN JOHN WEBB BRYAN BARR JIM -
14th annual Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Arthur Clifford Darch Athlete Football HAMILTON TIGER CATS CFL CANADIAN LEAGUE STAMFORD COLLEGIATE PUPIL MAYOR WAYNE THOMSON -
4th Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Ralph Racine Athlete Boxing Mayor Wayne Thomson right -
Wall painting, " Mustangs " - Saint Michael's Secondary School Mascot Snapshots of Niagara Falls 2004, high school abandoned locate -
19th Annual Sports Wall of Fame ceremony at Niagara Falls Mayor Ted Salci (right) -
19th Annual Sports Wall of Fame ceremony at Niagara Falls L-R: Bill Irvine, Paisley Janvary Pool, Paul Campigotto, ? -
Stamford Collegiate Junior Girls Basketball Team 1964-1965 Left to Right: First row: Betty Johnston, Rosemary Chisholm, Susan MacRae, Judy Lewis, Tella Sametz, Marsha Booth. Second row: Betty Lou Warlo, Cindy Gold, Hilda Heximer, Marita Lepins, Mary Frances Waterhouse. Third row: Coach Saunders, Judy Waterhouse, Jane Gregory, Helen Henderson -
Stamford Collegiate Junior Girls Basketball Team 1965-1966 Left to Right: Back row: Mira Pejnovic (Manager), Shirley Cook, Hilda Heximer, Helen Henderson, Judy Lewis, Betty Johnston, Sally Yarr, Miss Saunders (Coach) Front row: Marsha Booth, Anne Gibbs, Sue MacRae (Co-Captain), Judy Waterhouse (Co-Captain), Cindy Gold, Tella Sametz -
Stamford Collegiate Junior Girls Basketball Team 1966-1967 Left to Right: Back row: Marg Newton(Coach), Tella Sametz, Helen Henderson, Sally Yarr, Betty Maxim, Betty Johnston, Karen House Front row: Sue MacRae, Rosmary Chisholm, Hilda Heximer (Co-Captain), Anne Gibbs (Co-Captain), Judy Lewis, Bonnie Cronin -
Ray McGibbon Ray McGibbon began boxing around the age of 15 and his boxing career led him to box in Madison Square Gardens and Maple Leaf Gardens. In 1946, Ray was a Golden Gloves finalist. The same year, Ray and his brother John established the St. Patrick’s Boxing Gym. In the late 1970's, Ray McGibbon started the Niagara Falls Boxing Club with John Degazio. Through the years, Ray coached many champions. He was part of the 1983 and 1984 Ontario Boxing Championships, when the Niagara Falls Boxing Gym won the Trophy for Most Outstanding Team, winning eight gold medals, one silver and one bronze medal. Ray coached many boxers who became Ontario and Canadian Champions and Olympians including Tom"The Bomb" Glesby and Billy"the Kid"Irwin. Ray also coached Brian Kelly and Mike Strange, both former Inductees of the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame. Each year, the St. Catharines Boxing club hosts the “Ray McGibbon’s Gloves Tournament”, named after Ray McGibbon. This tournament is a stepping stone for many amateur boxers to advance their competitive careers as boxers from across Ontario contend for the coveted title. Ray is known by his boxers as being an “old school coach” and would spar with his fighters regularly, even though he was in his fifties or sixties. Ray still drops by the gym and lends a hand to his former boxes, Bill Irwin and Mike Strange, who are now coaches. Ray’s legacy will be brought to young boxers for years to come as his old school boxing techniques will be passed down from generation to generation! -
Ralph Scholz Ralph Scholz was born in Brantford, Ontario in 1961 and moved to Niagara Falls in 1969. Ralph began his football career in 1973, in the inaugural season of the Niagara Falls YMCA Minor Football league. He continued to play for two more years before entering High School and becoming a member of the A.N. Myer Marauders Junior and Senior Football teams. In 1978 and 1979, Ralph led the Marauder teams to back to back S.O.S.S.A. Championships in football. He also won S.O.S.S.A. as a heavy weight wrestler in those same years. Ralph was a Myer Letterman, team MVP, Captain, City All-Star Selection and he was selected as the “Best Lineman” at the Hamilton Ti-Cats High School Football Camp. In 2008, Ralph was inducted into the A.N. Myer Sports Wall of Honour. Ralph’s strength, success and dominance in football was rewarded with a scholarship to play for the prestigious, Ivy League, Cornell University Big Red Football Team. Once again, Ralph was a Letterman and excelled as a Defensive Lineman for his team. In 1983, he was honoured by being chosen to the All Ivy 1st Team, and in 1984 graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Degree. -
Wall of Niagara Gorge Close up of the wall of the Niagara Gorge -
Bob "Heater" Lavelle Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Builder Baseball 1991 - present era ; -
Edward (Ed) Strohak Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Builder Hockey 1971 - 1990 ; -
Mike Glazier Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Builder - Ringette 1991 - Present Era ; -
Murray Etherington Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Builder - Curling 1971 -1990 Era ; -
Niagara Falls Canucks Jr. B Sutherland Cup All-Ontario Champions 1995-1996 1st row L-R: Domenic De Giorgio, General Manager Butch Sacco, Director Kim Craitor, Pat Paone, Paul Carter, Captain Darryl Teutenberg, Donnie Margettie, Paul Berrington, Assistant Coach Larry Patten, Assistant Coach Fred Sacco, Coach Terry Masterson, Paul Parkin -
Niagara Falls Collegiate Vocational Institute (NFCVI) Junior Girls Basketball Niagara District Cossa Champions 1951-1952 Back row L-R: Mr A J McColl Principal, Audrey Lowe, Annabeth Collins, Mildred Mrmak, Marie La Casse, Mrs Valiant Coach -
Niagara Falls Canucks Jr. B Sutherland Cup All-Ontario Champions 1997-1998 Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Team - Hockey 1990 - Present Era ; -
Niagara Falls Collegiate Vocational Institute (NFCVI) Junior Girls Basketball 1951-1952 Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Team - Basketball 1900 - 1970 Era ; -
Niagara Falls Canucks Jr. B Sutherland Cup All-Ontario Champions 1995-1996 Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Team - Hockey 1990 - Present Era ; -
Murray Etherington Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Builder - Curling 1971 -1990 Era ; -
Mike Glazier Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Builder - Ringette 1991 - Present Era ; -
Jessica Kemp Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Athlete - Basketball 1991 - Present Era ; -
Edward (Ed) Strohak Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Builder Hockey 1971 - 1990 ; -
Bob "Heater" Lavelle Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Builder Baseball 1991 - present era ; -
Alec Tanos Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2012 ; Builder - Hockey 1971 -1990 Era ; -
Bill Reece Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2012 ; Builder - Baseball 1971 -1990 Era ;
