2012 Inductee – Kerr, Robert (Bobby) (Track Athlete)

Born in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh (present-day Northern Ireland) June 9, 1882   Emigrated to Canada when he was five, eventually settling in Hamilton 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis eliminated in the heats of all three events he entered (60 metres, 100 metres and 200 metres) Eventually set Canadian records in all sprint distances between 40 [...]

2012 Inductee – Harvey, Florence (Golf Athlete)

A Pioneer of women’s athletics Born in Hamilton in 1878 and lived most of her life in the city, died at her home in Ancaster in 1968 Started playing golf at the Hamilton Golf and Country Club around 1900, quickly becoming one of the club’s top players Won the Canadian Ladies’ Open Championship in 1903 [...]

2012 Inductee – Harrison, Doug (Basketball Builder)

Founder of the Hamilton Transway Girls Basketball Club in 1979; Transway Teams have won 75 Provincial Championships in the last 30 years, over 200 tournaments and has the most wins for a club in Ontario Created and convened Transway Annual Tournament in 1983 and in the past 27 years it has brought more than 1,300 [...]

2012 Inductee – Gaudaur, Jake (Football Athlete/Builder)

Born Orillia Oct. 5, 1920. Died Burlington, Dec. 4 2007    Played in the Canadian Football League for 11 years, including 7 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1940, 1948-1953) President and General Manager of the Tiger-Cats from 1954-67, during which time they won 9 Eastern Conference titles and 4 Grey Cups He was Commissioner of the [...]

2012 Inductee – Beattie, Ed (Boxing Athlete)

Fought as an amateur from 1951 to 1957 losing only 7 times in over 200 bouts Canadian Champion in 2 Divisions and defeated 5 National Champions Held the National and International Golden Gloves Titles, winning them at the Parade of Champions held at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto each year Traveled as an amateur and [...]

HSHOF ANNOUNCES 2012 INDUCTEES

The Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce its newest members as the  CLASS of 2012:  Ed Beattie                         Boxing (Athlete) Jake Gaudaur                 Football (Athlete/Builder) Doug Harrison               [...]

HAMILTON SPORTS HALL OF FAME 2012 INDUCTION CLASS OPEN TO PUBLIC NOMINATIONS

The Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame (HSHOF) has announced the official public nomination process of the 2012 Inductee Class. Please send any inquiries to info@hamiltonsportshallofame.com HAMILTON SPORTS HALL OF FAME SELECTION COMMITTEE The Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame (HSHOF) announces the official process of applying to sit on the Hall’s Selection Committee. This committee will [...]

HSHOF ANNOUNCES 2011 INDUCTEES

The Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce its newest members. Being inducted in 2011 are: Dave Andreychuk – Hockey (Athlete) Cecelia Carter-Smith – Track (Athlete and Community Builder) Ron Foxcroft – Basketball (Community and International Builder) Garney Henley – Football (Athlete) Bill Isaacs – Lacrosse (Athlete) Emil ‘Pops’ Kenesky – Hockey (Builder) [...]

Nominations Open Class 2011

2011 INDUCTION CLASS OPEN TO PUBLIC NOMINATIONS Media Release Wednesday, March 2, 2011 The Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame (HSHOF) has announced the official public nomination process of the 2011 Induction Class.  HSHOF Mission Strive to celebrate and promote athletes, teams, coaches, officials and builders who have achieved the highest standards of excellence while representing [...]

2010 Inaugural Dinner

The inaugural Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame Dinner is fast approaching and tickets for the gala event are now available. Charter members of the new shrine will include 11 individuals and one team. INDUCTEES David Braley – Builder (Football) Jackie Callura – Athlete (Boxing) Bill Friday – Official (Hockey) Harry Howell – Athlete (Hockey) Russ [...]

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