1967 Senobe Aquatic Club Ladies War Canoe Crew
1967 was a break-through year for women paddlers. For years, the Women’s War Canoe race at the Canadian National Paddling Championships was an exhibition event. That changed at the Canadian…
Read MoreFran McHugh
Fran McHugh of Saint John, New Brunswick. As a young man, Mr. McHugh was an outstanding multi-sport athlete playing soccer, basketball, baseball plus track and field. McHugh’s true calling though…
Read MoreKirk Firlotte
Kirk Firlotte of Dalhousie, New Brunswick. Mr. Firlotte was a hockey goal tender, a regional and national champion who was twice on winning Hardy Cup Championship teams. He was the…
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Kevin Umlah of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Mr. Umlah’s baseball career was a long and brilliant one. At 17, Mr. signed with the Montreal Expos and played a season for the…
Read MoreLyle Carter
Lyle Carter of Brookfield, Nova Scotia. Mr. Carter is another elite athlete in two sports. Mr. Carter was a goal tender in the NHL for the California Golden Seals until…
Read MoreManny McIntyre
Manny McIntyre of Fredericton, New Brunswick In 1946, Mr. McIntyre became the first Black Canadian to sign a professional baseball contract when he played for the Sherbrooke Canadians, a farm…
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