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Full size image of plaque Bill Black has been known for many years in Niagara Falls as an energetic, hard working and devoted soccer proponent. Bill immigrated from Northern Ireland in 1952, and has been an important part of the local soccer scene ever since. Bill was one of the key figures in organizing Minor Soccer in Niagara Falls in 1955, and was one of the first team sponsors in 1964. Bill, a well- known local businessman, has devoted countless hours to the sport he loves and to the youth of Niagara Falls. Since 1955, Bill has participated fully at all levels of soccer, from coaching to playing, to officiating to administrating. Bill played senior ball from 1955 -1978, but it is officiating where his heart is. Bill Black is one of the top officials in Ontario refereeing for many international tournaments including the Sun Bowl in Tampa, Florida in 1988 and the U.S.A. Cup in Minnesota in 1988. Bill has refereed over 2,500 games free of charge and regularly donated his referee fees to the Greater Niagara General Hospital or to soccer promotion. Bill was the recipient of the first Doug Austin sports person of the year award in 1982. Bill Black - a long time promoter of soccer, a long time sponsor, referee and volunteer for the youth of Niagara Falls. |
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Click to view photograph taken at induction ceremony From the library's image database (click the link to view the full record)
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