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• Chamberlain, Bob

  Inducted January 2016 Bob Chamberlain’s passion for the game of hockey began over 60 years ago; his devotion to hockey was so overwhelming that in 1968, Bob started coaching. From that day forward, he never questioned his decision to take on this challenge. Bob enjoyed being able to perform as a coach alongside his friends and peers in Niagara Falls, where he was born and raised. Bob’s dedication to the sport of hockey and his passion for children were unmeasurable, which combined to develop the qualities of becoming an excellent coach. Over the years, Bob’s coaching standards elevated his status to one of Minor Hockey’s best. Bob’s teaching skills influenced countless players, many of whom would reach their dreams of playing professionally in the N.H.L., Olympics and World Championships. Bob led his Niagara Falls ‘AAA’ Atom Team to an Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Provincial Championship in 1977 and two ‘AAA’ Atom Invitational Tournaments in the 2003 season. Bob has shared his dedication and knowledge of hockey through coaching and as a volunteer on the Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Executive for over 45 years. The many achievements Bob has accomplished through hockey are noteworthy and he has set a splendid example for future coaches of the game to follow.
• A.N. Myer Senior Football Champions, 1965 - 1966

  Inducted January 2016 A.N. Myer High School was built in 1957 and had only 16 rooms. Several Stamford Collegiate students transferred to Myer in its inaugural year. At the time, the student body was only able to provide enough athletes to field a senior football team. Coaches Fred Harvie and Eric DiPietro worked very hard to develop the Myer football program. It took several years to find the perfect combination of players and game plans to field a championship quality team. In the 1965-1966 season, despite a few upsets, the determination and fortitude of the A.N. Myer Senior Football Team resulted in becoming Zone Champions. At the time, this was the highest level achievable. This conquest was the first major championship title by any of Myer’s athletic programs – a first in Myer’s history! Barry Finlay, the back-up Quarterback of this celebrated team, became a future star in the Canadian Football League and is individually honoured on the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame. Front Row (left to right): Al Holton, Bill Kafal, Laird McConvey, Wayne Campbell, Brad Miller, Dave Mackenzie, Dave Richardson, Tim Belford. Second Row: Coach Fred Harvie, Derryck Smith, Dave Smith, Bruce Mottershead, John Read, Peter Aldridge, Raymond Iwasutiak (aka Ray Roman); Tony Polegato, Coach Eric DiPietro Third Row: Barry Sandercock, Ray Prystanski, George Smajda, Nick Zuj, Shane Belford, George Miller, Bill Bearss, Mike McGrillen Fourth Row: Rick Spironello, Bob Lutz, Barry Finlay, Bill Fairlie, Vic Borycheski, Bruce Warren, John Stewart Back Row: Joe Makin, David Copeland, Mike Heximer, Harris Bretzloff, Garry Halloran, Dave Wybrow, Larry Allison, Mark Revill, Rick Brooks, Gord Pellisero, Steve Ziemkiewicz
• Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 479

  Located on 5603 Spring St.
• Tim Horton's
• Portage Bakery
• Niagara Falls Professional Firefighters Association
• Lococo's Fruits & Vegetables

  colour digital image ;
• Boys & Girls Club of Niagara
• Russell, Judy
• McCloy, James
• Knight, Kevin
• Kovacs, Fred
• Cyr, Gerald
• Stamford Collegiate Senior Boys' Basketball Team, 1955

  Inducted January 2013 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.
• N.F.C.V.I. Senior Rugby District S.O.S.S.A. Champions, 1945

  Inducted January 2013 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.
• German Village Soccer Team, 1960
• E. Barry Mitchelson

  Inducted January 2013 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.
• Roman Cheese Products
• The Meat Shop
• Conway's Mechanical Contracting Inc. (formerly Conway Plumbing)
• Clancy's Restaurant & Bar

  located at 5233 Stanley Avenue Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
• McDonald's Restaurants

  Lundy's Lane, 6348 - McDonald's Restaurant
• N.F.C.V.I. Senior District & C.O.S.S.A. Rugby (Football) Champions, 1944

  Back Row L-R ; E.J. McGirr, Principal, Gord Dorst Coach, Ken Borisiuk Coach ; Third Row L-R ; Tom Prata, Trainer, Paul Clement, Desmond Clements, Bill Mateyk, Paul Thomas, Bob Price, Jim Allen Manager, J.V. Rose, Coach Second Row L-R ; Bill Sullivan, Walt Fields, Frank Sheppard, Norm Woodruff, Vernon Anderson, Cliff MacGillivray, Frank Ingold, Jim Carter Front Row L-R ; Allan Smyth, Roger Gullion, Alex Permus, Don McKenzie, Joe Biamonte, Arthur Foster, Boris Ouzunoff, Captain, Bob Petrie, Jim Climenhage, Harry Wyss, Albert D’Amico Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2012 ; Team – Rugby (Football) Pre 1970 Era ; The Niagara Falls Collegiate Vocational Institute Senior Rugby (Football) team won the 1944 Niagara District Championship by defeating teams from Fort Erie, Welland, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, and Stamford. This Championship entitled N.F.C.V.I. to play for the Central Ontario Secondary School Athletic title of their sport. In November of that year, they went to the University of Toronto in search of victory at this level. Despite cold weather and playing on a frozen field, the Niagara Falls boys played an outstanding game, and were victorious against a tough, determined team from Peterborough, Ontario. Coach Teddy Morris of the Toronto Argonauts, from the Canadian Professional Football League, attended the Championship game. Teddy was so impressed with the ability of the Niagara Falls place kicker, that he extended him an offer to try out with the Argonauts. The N.F.C.V.I. team won the C.O.S.S.A. Championship trophy, and were proud to bring it back to their school.
• Chippawa Junior ‘C’ RiverHawks O.H.A. Champions 2001

  Front Row L-R ; Andy Cloutier, Dave Bitner, Robert Orr, Tim Velemirovich, Beau Spencer, Chris Chudobiak, Chad Collins, Tim Morningstar, Blue Hill, Kellen Mowat, Joe DeCarlo, Matt Catherwood, Claude Cloutier. Second Row L-R; Al Boone, Winston Auld, Scott Paul, Brad Auger, Tyler Barath, Jason Shawana, Bill Kostuk, Neil Alderton, Chris Johnstone, Don Edwardson, Tom Kelly, Ron Potter, Jamie Floris, Byron Harding, Ben Thomas, Sean Milton, Kristen Jarvis, Otto Lutz. Back Row L-R ; Day Hannah, Bill Leskiw, Ken Moore, Tim Chamberlain, Michel Dompierre, Richard Anger, Mike Rybiak, Tom Barath, Matt Baglieri, Matt Roberts, Jim Hess, Fred Sacco, Butch Sacco, Jeremy Lowe, Buddy Lowe. Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2012 ; Team - Hockey 1991 to present Era ; Each year, in the Junior ‘C’ Division of the Ontario Hockey Association, more than 50 teams compete for the Provincial Championship trophy, making it one of the most difficult championships to win in Canadian Junior Hockey. The Chippawa Junior ‘C’ RiverHawks have competed in the Niagara East Division of the O.H.A. since 1986. In the 2000-2001 season, the RiverHawks won the All-Ontario Junior ‘C Championship, defeating the Belle River team for the treasured Schmalz Cup. Their performance that year included an amazing regular season record of 31 wins, zero regulation time losses, four tied games and one overtime loss. The RiverHawks Team has always been a top competitor in the league, winning several league championships and advancing to numerous out-of-district playoffs. The RiverHawks are a proud team with an honorable reputation throughout the province. They give many young, local players the opportunity to play an exciting caliber of Junior Hockey with the focus on winning another Ontario Junior ‘C’ Hockey Championship for our City. The RiverHawks continue to compete in the Niagara District East Division of the Ontario Hockey Association and have recently moved from the Chippawa Willoughby Arena to the new Gale Centre in Niagara Falls.
• Potapczyk, Les

  Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2012 ; Builder - Basketball 1971 - 1990 Era ; Les Potapczyk became involved with basketball at a very young age. He grew up playing basketball at St. Patrick’s Hall, before spending five years (1964 -1969) as a member of the Niagara Falls Collegiate Vocational Institute (NFCVI) basketball team. In 1970, Les played summer basketball at Brock University, and that winter began playing recreational basketball in the Niagara Falls Muny League, and continued to do so until 1989. In 1970, Les began coaching and organizing boys and girls basketball at St. Patrick’s Church. The girls’ teams played in an all girls Church League. There was no league for the boys’ teams, so Les took them, as well as some others, to Niagara Falls, New York to play at the Boys and Girls Club, in the Biddy League. He did this for four continuous seasons and then Les, along with Bruce Stiefelmeyer and Brian Mulligan, organized the Niagara Falls, Ontario, Minor Basketball League for boys in 1984. As well as refereeing, Les oversaw procedures and operations of this new league until 2002, at which time it became part of the Niagara Falls Red Raiders Minor Basketball Association. In 1976, Les initiated and organized the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championships for the City of Niagara Falls, an activity for boys and girls 9 to 14 years of age. He co-coordinated this event for 25 consecutive years, and it is still held annually. Les has won many awards for his contributions in basketball. They include the Niagara Falls Basketball Hillesheim Award(1976), the Doug Austin Sportsperson of the Year Award (1989), the Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Award (1996), and the George MacPhail Award from the City of Niagara Falls for outstanding service in recreation (2006). Les has also been an inspiration to many athletes through his involvement with the Niagara Falls Big Brothers, the MS Bike Tour, Track Niagara, Niagara Falls International Marathon, and Niagara Falls Terry Fox Run. The many sports contributions of the modest, friendly natured Les Potapczyk have earned him a well deserved spot on the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame.
• Roperti, Frank

  Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2012 ; Athlete - Soccer ; Wrestling ; Martial Arts 1971 - 1990 Era ; Automatic Induction ; While growing up in Niagara Falls, Frank Roperti participated in several different sports. His keen athletic abilities allowed him to transition from one sport to another. In 1982, Frank joined the Niagara Junior Wrestling Club, pioneered by Al Agar, at A.N. Myer Secondary School for Grade 7 and 8 students. Frank advanced to high school wrestling and also enrolled at the Niagara Olympic Wrestling Club for varsity wrestlers at Brock University. His wrestling accomplishments include a Gold Medal at the 1983 Provincial Wrestling Championships and a Silver Medal the same year at the Canadian Wrestling Championships. A second Gold Medal was captured at the 1984 Canadian Amateur Wrestling Championships. Frank was also adept at soccer. In 1981, Frank captained the Under 13 Niagara Falls Team that won the Ontario Cup Championships, where he scored two goals. In 1985, Frank’s Niagara Falls traveling team won the Niagara Region League and Play-off Championships. Frank also played on the 1986 Under 18 Niagara Soccer travelling team and won the South Western Ontario League and Play-off Championships. In addition, his team was a quarter finalist in the Ontario Cup Championships. Frank credits his success as a soccer player to an inspirational individual, Tony Pingue, who coached him seven out of eight years, from 1981 through 1987. Frank’s football prowess, as a wingback on the A.N. Myer Secondary School Junior Football Team, contributed to their S.O.S.S.A Championship in 1985. Frank Roperti was an exceptional Martial Arts student. From 1980 – 1982, Frank was a member of the Niagara Falls Judo Club based out of the Y.M.C.A. on Fourth Avenue where he won the Ontario Judo Olympics two years in a row. It was there that he achieved his Brown Belt distinction. Frank was also involved with the Don Warner GoJuRu Karate Studio on Victoria Avenue. All of his training and perseverance resulted in Frank becoming a Canadian Champion at the 1989 Canadian Karate GoJuRu Championships. Frank retired from competitive sports in 1990. He continues to play and coach soccer recreationally in Niagara Falls today. Frank’s Sports Wall of Fame status was well earned.
• McLean, Don

  Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2012 ; Athlete - Hockey / Baseball Pre-1970 Era ; Don McLean, a Niagara Falls boy, was an exceptionally gifted young athlete. He enjoyed playing baseball in the summer and hockey in the winter. To Don, the skills of the game of hockey came naturally and the skating ability that he acquired made him stand out from the other players his age. He had a phenomenal minor hockey career while playing for Niagara Falls All-Star teams. He won many individual awards, played on a Niagara District Championship team at the Peewee level and an All- Ontario finalist team. Don played in the Ontario Junior “A” Hockey League with the Niagara Falls Flyers from 1969 to 1972 and with the Sudbury Wolves in 1973 and 1974. In the 1974 National Hockey League draft, Don was the second round, 35th overall selection of the Philadelphia Flyers, and in the same year was the seventh round, 101st selection of the New England Whalers in The World Hockey Association Amateur draft. Don made his professional debut in the 1974-75 season with the Richmond Robins of the American Hockey League. In the summer of 1975, the Flyers traded him to the Washington Capitals, and in the 1975-76 season, he split his time between Richmond and the Salt Lake Golden Eagles of the Central Hockey League. Throughout that season, Don impressed the coaches enough that he was called up to play in nine games with the Capitals. After Don’s first and only season as a Capital’s player, he joined the N.A.H.L.’s Johnstown Jets for the 1976-77 season. That would be the final year of his professional hockey career. Don’s hockey accomplishments were very gratifying and wherever he played, Don was proud to represent his hometown – Niagara Falls.
• Rootes, Bill

  Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2012 ; Builder - Basketball 1991 - to present era ; There are certain people in Niagara Falls who have left such an indelible mark on the sporting community that their legacies will far outlast their lives. Bill Rootes was one of those people. He was one of the faces of basketball in this City, helping to introduce hundreds of youths to the sport. In 1996 under Bill’s leadership, the Niagara Falls Red Raiders Basketball Association was formed. The organization began with eight travel teams and quickly developed a reputation around the province for being a first class organization and developing power house teams. Within the first five years, they won multiple provincial championships. While Bill was President of the organization, he was instrumental in starting the novice program, offering instructional basketball to players that were too young to join any league. The Red Raiders now boasts some 30 clubs in all divisions for boys and girls. Bill Rootes was also the General Manager of two Division 1 provincial championships with the Red Raiders (2000 and 2002), three Zone and S.O.S.S.A. championships with the A.N. Myer Marauders (2001-2003), and a National Championship with the Brock Badgers (2008). In 2001, Bill was presented with the Doug Austin Award, recognizing him as the Niagara Falls Sports Person of the Years.
• Reece, Bill

  Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2012 ; Builder - Baseball 1971 -1990 Era ; Bill Reece was a tremendous asset to Niagara Falls Baseball from the early 1940's to the late 1960's. He served in many roles during this time period. He was chairman for several Pee-Wee and Bantam tournaments. His service also included the positions of secretary and registrar for The Greater Niagara Baseball Association (G.N.B.A.) (1964-1965), of which he was a lifetime member. On the field of play, from the late 1940's to the early 1950's, Bill performed with the Oneida Community Plate Baseball Team and also served several years as an umpire of the sport. Bill made the decision to become a minor league baseball coach where he could best serve the game. His coaching tenure included the Canadian Legion Peewees (Ontario Champions), Kinsmen Peewees, Modern Tile Peewees, Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen Bantams and The Niagara Falls Bantams. Bill Reece’s desire, dedication, knowledge of coaching and teaching contributions to minor baseball in Niagara Falls set an exceptional example for future coaches to follow.Most of the players that he coached grew up to be honorable citizens of our community and some went on to play professional sports.
• Tanos, Alec

  Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2012 ; Builder - Hockey 1971 -1990 Era ; Alec Tanos’s love of the game of ice hockey inspired him to become a coach with the Canadian Legion Minor Hockey League in 1951. He was blessed with a wonderful skill set that enabled him to coach with great joy and enthusiasm for 14 years. From there he moved on to the Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Association, where his tenure as a coach continued uninterrupted until 1991. Alec’s coaching career included a wide range of ages (Pee-Wee, Bantam, Midget, Junior “B”) and several of his teams rewarded him with championship seasons. It was not well known to local hockey enthusiasts that Alec was the first person in Niagara Falls to rent an hour of ice time when the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena first opened. That hour’s rental was still intact until the arena’s closure in 2010. Alec’s passion for the game of hockey was shared with many people in Niagara Falls. He had a big enough yard to accommodate a large rink every winter. For 19 years, Alec volunteered his rink and his home to the local powder puff teams to practice on. If any of the girl’s teams couldn’t afford ice time at the local arenas, they were always welcome at Alec’s outdoor rink. Alec Tanos was not only a notable part of Niagara’s hockey scene, but a man of character and compassion for all his players. His focus was teamwork, sportsmanship, and responsible work ethics. He will always be remembered as an outstanding role model who was admired and respected in the hockey community.
• Cupolo’s Sports

  Located on Ferry St.
• Clare’s Cycle & Sports Ltd
• Condotta Merrett & Company Insurance Ltd
• Centennial Construction
• 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 2nd Row L-R: Manager Gary Chudobiak, Mike Tiller, Chris MacKenzie, Dale Greenwood, Nate Handrahan, Joe Solomon, Peter J Akiwenzie, Dominic Parlatore, Jamie Gallucci, Pat Sica, Assistant Coach Rob Chudobiak, Trainer Paul Bruneau 3rd Row L-R: Pete Mancuso, Wayne Fowler, Dr Robert Orr, Trainer Gus Crescenzi, Asssistant Trainer Mike Mitroff, Butch Brown, Andy Berman, Manager Tim Masterson, Stats Dan Murrell, Tim Masterson, Stanley Aceti, Ange Giajnorio 4th Row L-R: Assistant Coach John Pagetto, Dustin McArthur, Larry Lavallee, Thomas Stewart, Jay Lynch, Jeff Bruneau, Walter Burritt ; Missing: Brian Kerr, Derek Sylvester Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Team - Hockey 1990 - Present Era ; The Niagara Falls Junior B Canucks 1996 hockey team competed in the Golden Horseshoe League with a regular season record of 33 wins, 5 loses and 3 ties. The Canucks comprised of players ages 16 – 18 capped their successful year with winning the Sutherland Cup. The Sutherland Cup is the ice hockey Ontario Junior "B" Provincial Championship trophy. In the round robin tournament, the Canucks faced St. Thomas and Stratford. The Niagara Falls Canucks defeated the St. Thomas Stars in the championship 4 games to 2 to take home the Sutherland Cup.
• Kemp, Jessica

  Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Athlete - Basketball 1991 - Present Era ; Growing up and playing sports is something many people do, but excelling to the collegiate and professional ranks is an opportunity that very few have the chance to experience. For Jessica Kemp, she was able to use her skills to excel through basketball to a stellar and very successful college career and education at Niagara University, as well as play in the professional ranks. A regular in the Niagara record books, during her four year career on Monteagle Ridge she has the distinction of being a 1,000 point club member, the record for most games played in women’s basketball, Rookie of the Year as a freshman, as well as both the Coaches award and Defensive Player of the Year award as a senior. Following her fourth season she moved on to play professionally in Holland for the Katwijk Grasshoppers Division I basketball team. Also, the former A.N Myer high school student was added to the “Wall of Distinction” in recognition of her successes on the courts, but she also has recognition off the court being recognized as a member of the Dean’s List for all four of her years as a Purple Eagle. To add to her academic success she also obtained her MBA after completing her undergraduate degree in Business Marketing. It is safe to say that Jessica made the most out of her talents in basketball, and that she is an ideal role model for any up and coming athletes striving to excel both academically and athletically.
• Glazier, Mike

  Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Builder - Ringette 1991 - Present Era ; Mike became involved with the sport of ringette when his oldest daughter joined the “bunny” team", 16 years ago, and he has coached ever since. He served as president of the Niagara Falls Ringette Association for 10 years, hosted the Niagara Falls ringette tournament, as well as the regional tournaments with more than eighty teams competing for the title of top team in the region. Mike and his teams have entered in tournaments all over Ontario, and have fund-raised money for trips to Saint Bruno, Quebec; Edmonton, Alberta; and also to Sweden and Finland. When his first daughter enrolled at Brock University he formed a team, and thus Brock ringette was born. The team competes with other University teams for the University Cup which includes teams from the University of Alberta, Simon Frasier, Guelph, Ottawa, Waterloo, Western and York University. The tournament has been hosted by Brock, including help from the Niagara Falls Ringette Association. Over the years Mike has devoted many hours to coaching, refereeing, and fund-raising, with the main goal of keeping ringette alive and growing in the Niagara Region. Never wanting to be in the limelight himself, he liked to see kids of all ages and skill levels have a place to play the sport of ringette. He was recognized in 2006 as the Niagara Falls Reviews volunteer Sports Person of the Year.
• Etherington, Murray

  Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Builder - Curling 1971 -1990 Era ; Murray is totally dedicated to today’s youth and the game of curling, and cannot resist volunteering where needed. The fact that Murray has been to so many Provincials at so many levels has allowed him to meet some of the best Coaches in the sport. Developing athletes is very important, but to Murray, being able to develop their character is paramount. The confidence learned through this sport takes them through every walk of life. Murray’s approach to coaching is pretty simple really. He’ll even tell you he doesn’t do much, but that the curlers are the ones who do all the work. He is a firm believer that the curlers have to make choices. All he does is guides them. But the groundwork is there. If he recognizes that the curlers are struggling or making not so good choices, he guides them, but ultimately the decision is theirs. They go out there and do their best with what knowledge they have and play as a team. Win or lose, they do it as a team. Murray is recognized in many of the Clubs across Ontario and is respected by many of the OCA organizers, Coaches, players and volunteers. In 2007 when the Ontario Junior Mens’ team happened to make it to the Nationals, their Coach did not have the certification to take them there. Without hesitation, Murray was mentioned and quickly asked by the team of young men from Brantford who had known Murray over the years, recognizing his and his various coached teams’ accomplishments and the fact he had national certification. He is currently coaching the Mens’ and Ladies’ Curling Teams from Brock University and is looking forward to his upcoming year. Murray’s proudest supporters over the years have been his wife Kathy and their three sons: Nathanial, Rhys and Elliott.
• McAndrew, Ray

  Inducted into the City of Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame January 2011 ; Builder - Sports Wall of Fame Committee 1900 - 1970 Era ; Ray McAndrew was a dedicated ambassador who has shown his commitment to sports throughout his entire life. Ray received much recognition and many awards for his role on the Sports Wall of Fame Committee. Ray received a Volunteer Recognition award in 2003 from the City of Niagara Falls as well as for the past twenty two years, Ray McAndrew has been an influential member of the Sports Wall of Fame Committee. As one of the original Committee members, Ray has been involved in inducting 105 athletes, 63 teams and 62 builders being recognized for their contributions and inducted into the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame. Ray McAndrew was also inducted into the Sports Wall of Fame in 1991 as part of the Dynamos Football Club. The Dynamos won the O.R.F.U. Intermediate Championship in 1947, the first provincial title in football for Niagara Falls. Ray gained pleasure in knowing that his contributions to sports in the Niagara area helped enable many athletes the experience of sports he so loved. This love and dedication has led him to a well deserved induction to the Niagara Sports Wall of Fame
• Cataract Collision
• Riverside Tavern

  Cummington Square, 8163 - Riverside Tavern
• R.J. Irvine Heating & Plumbing

  TRUCK TRUCKS SOAPBOX DERBY RACER SOAP BOX OPTIMIST CLUB digital scan from orginal photograph ; note soapbox derby racer at side of truck, this was driven by Bill Irvine in the 1959 Optimist Club Soap Box Derby ; In the personal collection of Bill Irvine ;
• Modern Tile
• Cataract Sheet Metal
• British Canadian Veteran's Association

  Snapshots of Niagara Falls 2004 Part of the 2004 Snapshot of Niagara Falls project ;
• Solose, John

  Inducted January 18 2009 Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario on April 6th, 1948, John spent his youth years taking part in the Greater Niagara minor soccer programs and played on a senior school football team. In 1964 John was enrolled at Westlane Secondary School and grade 9 is where he became very interested in wrestling. He started being competitive almost immediately and worked very hard under the guidance of Dave Langhorn, who was the Head of the Physical Education Department at Westlane ; John being the rookie that year and weighing in at 180 pounds, competed in the 183 pound category against much higher and more experienced wrestlers. John then decided to wrestle in the unlimited weight class category which was 183 pounds and higher where he competed against individuals twice his size. Surprisingly, he won a fair share of matches and gained valuable experience and confidence in the wrestling field that year ; By the time John entered grade 11 in the fall of 1966, he had his first SOSSA Zone 1V championship as well as a SOSSA wrestling championship under his belt. That year, under the guidance of Bob Smith, his wrestling coach at the time, John entered a special wrestling competition to qualify for a position in the Ontario Provincial Wrestling Team to compete in the “First Canadian Winter Games” held in Quebec City in February of 1967. The match was held in Kitchener, Ontario where he won his weight division and ended up qualifying for the Winter Games where he would represent his hometown of Niagara Falls, Ontario ; The “First Canadian Winter Games” was John’s first national competition, where 2,000 athletes across Canada took part in this competition. John placed a respectable fifth place out of the ten provinces and two territories that represented all of Canada ; In John’s Final year at Westlane, John won one more Zone 1V as well as another SOSSA Championship which would complete his wrestling career ; John’s hard work, dedication and great motivation has earned him a spot in the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame ;
• O'Connor, Dennis

  Inducted January 18 2009 Dennis O’Connor was born in Kingston Ontario and began teaching at A.N. Myer Secondary School in 1971. He would go on to dedicate countless hours for the next 25 years of his life to the sports of curling and football ; Over this span of 25 years, Dennis was not only a highly successful high school curling coach but a promoter of junior curling in Niagara Falls. He was instrumental in reviving many competitions for both boys and girls in the community – both at school and at the Niagara Falls Curling Club. He convened both Zone and SOSSA championships for 15 years along with encouraging juniors to participate in club curling ; In 1983, Dennis was given the Labatt Curler of the Month Award by the Ontario Curling Association. He was nominated for that award by the school team which was now up to 100 curlers from 35. During the 1994-95 season, Dennis was given the OFSAA Leadership in School Sport Award. This award is presented annually to a teacher-coach who has made a significant contribution to the educational athletic program ; Dennis has coached curling teams to 13 SOSSA titles and 10 top five finishes at the Ontario Championship level including 4 Ontario Titles. Dennis is very proud of Todd Brandwood and Dean Gemmell as both have competed in The Brier representing Ontario and Quebec respectively. Shane McCready captured 2 Ontario Jr. Men’s Championships in 1993 and 1994 ; In the sport of football, over a 20 year span, Dennis was the offensive coordinator for the Myer Junior team. The team captured 14 Zone championships. (The highest level of competition in junior football) ; Dennis’ success extended into the senior ranks where he coached senior football from 1994 to 1997 and won 2 zone championships in ’95 and ’96 ; His many outstanding accomplishments have led to a well deserved induction to the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame ;
• McRae, Michael (Mike) David

  Inducted January 18 2009 Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Mike grew up playing travel baseball and hockey for his hometown. He then progressed to a ual sport athletic scholarship at Colby College, Maine ; While finishing his Masters degree in Education at Niagara University, Mike began coaching the Niagara Falls midget baseball team in 1993 & 1994 ;his experiences ignited a love of coaching that would lead him to a full time career and position as the first Canadian head coach at Niagara University, an NCAA Division 1 University ; In 2004 Mike became the new Head Coach at Canisius College in Buffalo, with a team that was 4-40 for three consecutive years prior to Mike taking over the program. At this time Canisius was ranked last in the conference and 2nd last in the Nation. In four years Canisius now sits in the top position in the league and is ranked Nationally ; During his spare time Mike authored a book called the “Home Run” ; a modernized approach to the development of baseball skills and drills ; Other great achievements in Michael’s career have been: a guest coach with Toronto Blue Jays in 1997, guest coach with Team Canada (Canadian National Youth Team) in 1997, Assistant Coach with Team Canada (Canadian National Youth Team) in 1998 and two time Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Coach of the Year (2003 & 2008) ; Mike was also featured in an article published by SLAM Sports written by Bob Elliot ; He was added to an elite list of the top 70 influential Canadians in baseball ; In the summer of 2005 Mike was assistant coach to Team Ontario that won the gold medal at the Canada Summer Games ;
• Gudgin, Anthony (Tony)

  Inducted January 18 2009 Tony appeared on the local cricket scene in 1966 while playing for Welland in the Hamilton & District Cricket League. In 1975 he became president of the Welland Cricket Club and changed the team name to the Welland-Niagara Cricket Club. He hoped this name change would encourage more Niagara Falls residents to play the game. His efforts were rewarded and 2 teams were formed in the late seventies. Games were played at Mount Carmel Field ; In 1980 Tony became involved in umpiring. This is where Tony made his name in the sport of Cricket. From 1980 to 1982 he was umpire-in-chief of the H&D league while forming an umpire certification committee. This committee trained instructors in each province allowing them to certify cricket umpires in their own Provinces. Tony helped establish a similar committee for the United States Cricket Association in 1984. In 1982, Tony received the Canadian Cricket Association Award for successfully establishing this Committee ; From 1981 to 1992, Tony was umpire-in-chief for the Ontario Cricket Association. The OCA covered 5 leagues and about 260 teams. Besides arranging umpires for inter-league matches and international games, Tony was able to find time to do a bit of umpiring himself: The first World Masters games in Toronto in 1983 ; International games at Exhibition Stadium and Skydome in Toronto ; Canadian Cricket Assoc. tournaments from Montreal to Vancouver ; Cricket matches in the USA ; From 1981 to 1992, Tony served on the Ontario Cricket Association Board of Control. A few of the Board’s responsibilities were finances, expansion, and tournaments. In 1992, Tony was awarded he Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation. This Award recognized Canadians who made a significant contribution to Canada, their community and their fellow Canadians ;
• Koteles, Jim

  Inducted January 18 2009 In 1963, Jim Koteles received his Brown Belt and became Captain of the Manson Five-Man Brown Belt Team, winning the Eastern Canadian Championships in Montreal. In 1964-65 Jim placed in the Top Three in several team championships, and Top Five in numerous competitions throughout Eastern Canada and Western New York ; In 1965 he was promoted to Shodan, First Degree Black Belt, and began teaching Judo at the Welland Judo Club, which he co-owned. In 1967 Jim was promoted to Nidan, Second Degree Black Belt, and entered into a partnership with other Black Belts to purchase the Manson Judo Club. This club was renamed ‘Niagara Falls Judo Centre Limited’ ; In 1968 Jim attended the National Coaches Clinic sponsored by Amateur Sports Directorate of National Health and Welfare, one of only thirty black belts selected by the Canadian Kodokan Black Belt Association ; For over a decade, Jim Koteles taught many high profile students and was Sensei to the next generations of highly successful judokas, including Black Belt Gerald Cyr. During a tour of Canada, Professor Kotani, Ninth Degree Black Belt from the Kodokan Institute of Judo in Japan honored Jim and his club by accepting an invitation to visit ; Jim Koteles was also instrumental in the training of Larry Kaminsky, who went on to compete in the Canadian Judo Championships, losing to Doug Rogers, the Canadian Judo Champion at the time. Larry Kaminsky is a member of the Welland Sports Wall of Fame ; Over the years, Jim Koteles has guided and coached many students through the ranks of judo, and always strived to bring out the best in everyone. Jim never gave up on his students, as he encouraged them to try their best in order to get the most out of their abilities. He was a great leader in the sport of judo and in the City of Niagara Falls ;
• Long, Frank

  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 ...
• Tim Hortons (8 locations in Niagara Falls)

  Lundy's Lane, 8159 - Tim Hortons
• Olsen Sottile Insurance Brokers Inc

  Olsen-Sottile Insurance Brokers, The New Enterprise Store and Queen's Restaurant in background ; location Queen Street
• Moe & Mike Montgomery Landscape Artists Limited
• German Village
• Club Italia

  Montrose Road, 2525 - Club Italia
• Masterson, Tim & Terry

  Inducted at the 19th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony January 18, 2008
• Stamford C.V.I. Senior Football Teams 1966, 1967, 1968

  Inducted at the 19th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony January 18, 2008
• Parisi, Tony "Cannonball" aka (Antonio Pugliese)

  Inducted at the 19th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony January 18, 2008
• Atkinson, Steven (Steve)

  Inducted at the 19th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony January 18, 2008
• Pisano, Michael

  Inducted at the 19th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony January 18, 2008
• Burdon, Justin

  Inducted at the 19th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony January 18, 2008
• O'Connor, Dan

  Inducted at the 19th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony January 18, 2008
• Dahmer, Clare C.“Jada”

  Inducted at the 19th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony January 18, 2008
• Betty's Restaurant
• Betty's Restaurant

  Snapshots of Niagara Falls 2004 Digital image Part of the 2004 Snapshot of Niagara Falls project.
• Stavrou, Tabitha

  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. In 2004, at Stamford Collegiate, Tabitha was honoured with the title “Female Athlete of the Year”. Tabitha’s Stamford wrestling coach, Gary MacDonald, has noted that Tabitha is a strong and focussed athlete, training seven days a week for rugby and five days a week for wrestling. Mr. MacDonald stated that Tabitha is a “kind person”. “She cares. She cares about you and about what she does, not wanting to let you down by performing poorly.” Tabitha has been scouted by both Canadian and United States Universities for her athletics. Her future plans include university and to become a physical education teacher.; Inducted January 21, 2007
• Hall, Valerie

  Valerie Hall had only played hockey one year before coming to Niagara Falls. Previously, she played ringette for two years and continued playing ringette for a few more years after arriving in Niagara Falls. Valerie’s hockey career began in Niagara Falls with the newly formed Niagara District Hockey Association. As a travel player, she played in numerous tournaments and provincial playoffs as well as the Ontario Winter Games held in Peterborough. In 1999, Valerie was chosen to play for Team Ontario. She participated in the Canada Winter Games held in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland and the team won the Gold Medal. The team also included Louise Pietrangelo, another Niagara Falls player. Valerie was offered both an athletic and academic scholarship at Niagara University and was accepted into a four year Criminology Program. During her hockey career at Niagara University, Valerie was awarded Team Rookie of the Year, All-time Leading scorer, M.V.P., Student Athlete of the year, and 100 Point Milestone Award. Valerie was Assistant Captain and Captain in her last two years on the team and in Valerie’s third year, her team advanced to the Frozen Four (top four teams in N.C.A.A. Division 1) and her team placed third. In Valerie’s last year she received College Hockey America’s following awards: Player of the Year, Student Athlete of the Year and First Team All Conference Player. At graduation, Valerie was awarded Niagara University’s Female Athlete of the Year. In 2003, Valerie travelled to Germany to compete with Team Canada’s Under 22 team. The team won the Gold Medal and Valerie was the leading scorer of the competition. Valerie was awarded M.V.P. of the final game. After graduation, Valerie ventured to Switzerland to play hockey for one year. She now plays hockey in the National Women’s Hockey League for the Oakville ICE and is employed by the Niagara Regional Police Service. ; Inducted January 21, 2007
• Stamford CVI (Hornets) Senior Boys Basketball Team 1975

  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 ; In March 1975, the Stamford Collegiate Hornets Senior Boys Basketball Team, coached by Bob Coull, captured the All Ontario “AAA” Basketball title by defeating Sault Ste. Marie Bawating High School by a score of 68-64 in front of a sell out crowd at Brock University. The team posted an overall record of 32-5 on the season, including a record of 10 wins and 2 losses during the regular season to capture the overall City title. A loss at the Zone IV final meant that the Hornets had to win a qualifying game against Denis Morris High school, in order to advance to the Provincial Championships. This time, the Hornets would not be denied a trip to the tournament and they defeated St. Catharines Denis Morris High School 93-45. At the O.F.S.A.A. Provincial Championships, the Hornets went undefeated on their way to the Provincial Championship. The team defeated Hamilton Laurier 69-62 and Windsor Lowe 70-69. In the semi-final, the team defeated Toronto Parkdale Panthers 68-64 and gained a berth in the final against Sault Ste. Marie Bawating Collegiate. The Hornets won the title by defeating Bawating 68-64. This victory marked only the second time in Stamford’s 150 year history that the Boys “AAA” Basketball tile had been won. Making the victory special for the team to this day is the fact that this was Coach Bob Coull’s only Provincial Basketball Championship during his long and illustrious coaching career and the fact that thirty two years later, this feat has not been repeated by any other high school basketball team from the City of Niagara Falls.
• Mulligan, Brian

  Brian Mulligan’s coaching career began at the age of 13, when he coached the St. Patrick’s Minor Bantam Girls in the Niagara Church League. Thus began a lifetime of coaching and inspiring numerous youth throughout Niagara. As a player, Brian’s passion for the game was fueled by his coach at N.F.C.V.I, Mr. Jim Rose. Mr. Rose led N.F.C.V.I. to five senior Ontario basketball championships and helped guide Brian to Brock University. After completing teacher’s college, Brian began his teaching career and was asked by Doug Aitchison to coach the Midget team at N.F.C.V.I, in 1972-73. In 1973, Brian coached the N.F.C.V.I. Red Raiders to the semi-finals of O.F.S.A.A. Brian has coached the Niagara Selects Travel Team that included talented players like Jay Triano, Tom Heslip, Steve Atkin, Brian Bleich and Allen MacDougall. An Assistant Coach at Brock University, Brian has led the team to three appearances at the C.I.S. National Tournament, winning the Championship in the 91-92 season. Brian has excelled as a coach at the elementary, secondary and university levels. For the past 20 years, Brian has spent every Saturday morning refereeing the Niagara Falls Minor Basketball League, a league which he started with Les Potapczyk and Bruce Stiefelmeyer. And for the past 35 years, he has coached at the Brock University Summer Basketball Camp. In 2005, Brian was named the first recipient of the Jimmy Rose Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the sport of basketball in Niagara. Brian has dedicated his life to helping local youth develop their basketball skills. For this reason and for all his other accomplishments, Brian Mulligan is a worthy addition to the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame. Inducted January 21, 2007 ;
• Johnson, Don Wesley

  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. In 1992, the City renamed the park from A.C. McCallum Park to Don W. Johnson Park to honour the work of Mr. Johnson. The league currently operates during the summer with 8 teams. The rules are unique to the Johnson Over 40 League in that there are 5 outfielders, no score is kept, there are replacement runners that can sub for players on the bases and a soft core ball is used to minimize the long ball. Mr. Johnson currently resides at 5720 Temperance Avenue which abuts and overlooks the park. He keeps a watchful eye on the park. The Johnson Over 40 slo-pitch league continues to be strong to this day. Mr. Johnson was a pioneer by developing the old timers league before they were common. His dedication and hard work in helping the diamonds and providing an opportunity for older ball players to continue to play the game with little cost to the City, makes a true builder and worthy of recognition ; Inducted January 21, 2007
• Cardwell-Alderson, Carlee M

  Niagara Falls native Carlee Cardwell-Alderson has spent almost 20 years of her life playing soccer. She has proved herself to be an exceptional athlete, rising through the ranks of minor soccer before playing for Stamford Collegiate, the University of Toronto, and the Ontario Provincial Team. At the age of 17, Carlee trained with the Senior Women’s National Soccer Team. At the time, there was only one division for National Women’s Soccer, which was the Senior Team. While at high school, with Carlee contributing her athletic abilities, the 1987 and 1988 Stamford Senior Girls Soccer Teams became the reining Zone champions, S.O.S.S.A. champions and 1988 O.F.S.A.A. semi-finalists and 1987 bronze medalists. In 1987, Carlee received the Most Valuable Player Award for the Senior Girls Soccer Team. An outstanding athlete, Carlee also played on the girls hockey team, the senior girls basketball team, badminton team and Stamford’s track and field team, receiving many honours. After high school, Carlee attended the University of Toronto and she joined the University of Toronto’s Varsity Blues women’s soccer team and spent four seasons playing soccer. During her four years as a physical education student, she was one of the most influential players in the country. Carlee was instrumental in the team’s success, with an Ontario Women’s Interuniversity Athletic Association (O.W.I.A.A.) bronze medal in 1989 and a silver medal in 1990. She also guided the team to gold and silver finishes at the prestigious Big Four Tournament. Named an all-star by both the O.W.I.A.A. and C.I.A.U. in each of her four seasons. In 1989, Carlee was the only rookie recognized as an All-Canadian. In June 2005, Carlee became the first woman soccer player to be inducted into the illustrious University of Toronto’s Sports Hall of Fame. The achievements of Carlee Cardwell have made her a worthy addition to the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame.
• MacArthur, Don

  Born Donald Rhodes MacArthur (December 13, 1928 - January 25, 2006) in a little town outside of Sudbury called O’Donell that now no longer exists. Don MacArthur moved to the Niagara area when he was about three years old and lived in Chippawa for the rest of his life. In 1946, Don MacArthur married Carol (Willick) and together they raised their two children, Rick and Sue, and enjoyed the company of five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Don, known to many as “Mac”, worked for the Norton Company and the Bridge Commission before starting an apprenticeship with J Course Signs to learn the art of lettering signs. Mac later had his own business, MacArthur Signs, which he operated until 2005. In the 1960's, Mac started pinstriping, custom painting motorcycles, and designing and laying out of paint jobs on custom hot rods. In 1957, Mac and some of his good friends started the Satan’s Car Club. The club was formed to build a dragster for competition and to promote safety at the drag strip and on public roads. They even had an O.P.P. officer, Ewart Edlington, as an advisory member. The dragster, designed and driven by Mac, was built by all the members of the Satan’s Car Club. On their first time out to the drag strip, they broke the Canadian speed record for the quarter mile and over the next five years broke and reset it many more times. In the early 60's, Mac held many records in the U.S. and Canada, and won the Canadian championship twice. In 1961, Mac was invited to the “Dinner of Champions” by the Councils of the City of Niagara Falls, the Township of Stamford, and the Village of Chippawa, to be given official recognition for persons who had achieved outstanding awards in 1960. Mac enjoyed anything mechanical. He not only drove and designed a very competitive and safe dragster, but built many street rods, custom motorcycles, and even an airplane that was flown for 28 years. Forever #1.
• Smith, William (Bill) E

  Bill Smith was born in Montreal on September 11, 1877. His boyhood was spent in Lindsay, Ontario. In Lindsay, Bill’s athletic skills blossomed and grew in field lacrosse, hockey, baseball and boxing. His lacrosse skills were drawn to the attention of the Montreal Shamrocks with the result that he joined the team as it forged its way to a World Championship. Also an adept performer on the steel blades, he had opportunities to play hockey wherever or for whomever it pleased him. Through the good graces of the Shamrock Athletic Club he also participated in boxing matches as a welterweight. Knowing that he could not rely on sports for a livelihood, he acquired a stationary engineers certificate for the operation of steam and refrigeration systems. Refrigeration qualifications brought him to Hamilton and to a position at the Barton Street Arena. It was in Hamilton that he met Mabel Florence Powell. They were married in St. Catharines and settled in Mabel’s parent’s home in Stamford Township. In the City of Niagara Falls plans were under way for the construction of the artificial ice arena on Victoria Avenue. He would become the ice-maker. While the arena was under construction, Bill took on coaching responsibilities with a field lacrosse team whose home field was the Bridge Street Athletic Grounds at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Bridge Street. Eugene “Gene” Fraser, who would run like a deer, was a member of that team. Following an announcement on December 1, 1926 that an O.H.A. Junior Team would be formed, manager Bill Smith and coach Bill Cody selected sixteen players from twenty-one “tryouts”. A Junior Team was entered in a group that included either Grimsby and Port Colborne or Hamilton, Toronto, Brantford and Paris. Thus began Bill’s hockey coaching career involving junior teams. In the years from 1926 to 1937, some of the finest hockey players the area ever produced admitted that his coaching capabilities were beyond those of greater reputation. For example, from 1926 to 1928, Obs Heximer, Jerry Shannon and Max Kaminsky went on to the N.H.L; Greg Massecar to the A.H.L.; from 1933 to 1935 Edwin “Smack” Allen on to semi-pro hockey, Nick Damore to A.H.L. , Orin Steele to Senior O.H.A. and Industrial League, John Mowers on to N.H. L. and Chuck Shannon on to play for Sudbury and Kansas City. Later on, Bill would coach an Industrial League team and an Intermediate O.H.A. team. The team he coached in the Industrial League, Mang’s of Niagara Falls New York, playing in Niagara Falls, Ontario, won the Industrial League Championship. In 1950, when Bill had not worked in an ice arena for over a decade, he received an emergency call just before the opening of the Memorial Arena informing him that they could not get the ice to hold. Bill went in, solved the problem before the Official Opening and stayed for three years and established an operating procedure which a successor could follow.
• Manson, William (Bill)

  Inducted at the 18th Annual Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony January 21, 2007 William (Bill) Manson brought traditional Kodokan Judo to Niagara Falls, built a solid foundation of excellence in the sport, and left a proud legacy of success within our city, our region, and beyond our border. For generations of Judoka (students of this Martial Art), he will forever and fondly be remembered as “Sensei”(teacher). Bill found this life calling at age 24 in 1951. A student of Judo icon Frank Hatashita and member of his renowned Toronto 5-Man Team, Bill took greatest pride in the hundreds of students he taught to defend themselves and compete – with skill, discipline and honour – from 1956 to1973. Working alongside Judoka volunteers, Bill built the first facility in Canada designed to house a Dojo (House of Learning) on Banker Street in 1961 – the year he started Manson Judo Club in Buffalo, NY. Students of his opened a club in Welland; and later continued his legacy in Niagara Falls and Buffalo. Manson students won countless competitions in Ontario, Quebec, New York, Michigan – including many provincial titles and two Eastern Canadian 5-Man Team Championships. His four Niagara Falls Invitational Tournaments at NFCVI drew capacity crowds to witness Canadian legends in action and home team take the first trophy. His quarterly Niagara District Judo Club Tournaments groomed youngsters for success. His coaching inspired personal best effort. In 1966, Bill was awarded Third Degree Black Belt by the Kodokan Judo Institute, Japan. In honour of his knowledge, experience and fairness on the mat, he was selected, trained, and served as a Canadian Kodokan Judo Official and Coach at a National level. Like ripples in a pond, Manson’s impact was far-reaching. His public demonstrations fostered growth and understanding of Judo. His Black Belts taught students who won titles and earned Black Belts. Some took skills gained through Judo to other sports as teachers and coaches. All were given solid foundations of physical fitness and character, as life-long benefits of Judo – “the gentle way.”
• Vibe Junior Competitive Synchronized Skating Team

  L-R : Nicole Primeau, Alicia Lelievre, Kyla Schneider, Miranda D’Aiuto The skating season of 2004 - 2005 proved to be the crowning glory for a team of synchronized skaters who have been together for the last five years. With a placement at the Canadian Championships in 2004, the Vibe Junior Competitive Synchronized Skating Team was awarded an International assignment by Skate Canada. They were invited to compete at the Spring Cup in Milan, Italy, where they came away with their first International Gold Medal competing against teams from seven countries around the world. This team also competed internationally in 2004, in Rouen, France and came home with a bronze medal. The team worked extremely hard to advance in the sport of Synchronized Skating and have several domestic medals for their efforts. Two international medals in this sport have been an accomplishment by this determined team. Skaters of all disciplines dream of this type of accomplishment. The Vibe Junior Competitive Synchronized Skating Team devote six to eight hours per week on-ice training and two hours training off-ice. The dedication of early morning practises developed into a commitment to succeed with the girls at an early age and it paid off with gaining National Team status with Skate Canada. This past year, the team performed two wonderful programs under the leadership of Coach Trish Perdue Mills, who has dedicated her life to the sport of Synchronized Skating. We are proud to induct the Vibe Junior Competitive Synchronized Skating Team to the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame ;
• Warriner, Dave

  POWER LIFTING CANADA ONTARIO CANADIAN ONTARIAN CHAMPION Image may not be reproduced without the written consent of the City of Niagara Falls, Parks, Recreation and Culture Department ; induction January 1992 ;
• E Weightman and Sons Building Supplies Chippawa
• Zappi's Pizza & Subs Italian Eatery

  colour digital image courtesy of Zappi's Pizza & Subs ;
• Podhorn's
• Ryko Electric
• Supreme Mechanical
• Stamford Kiwanis Juvenile Baseball Team 1974

  MIKE WINTER PAT FLYNN BRYAN WINTER RICK MIKE FITZGERALD VIC TESO STEVE KITNEY TED DIDEMUS DAN ANE RON MACE RICHARD QUAGLIARIELLO DON BOGAR KEVIN KITNEY PAT BURGESS VITO DIMARTINO JOHN SADLER Peter Aleo Wayne Englehart Tony Scaringi Mike Cross Al Longmuir Hal Walker era 1971 - 1990 Image may not be reproduced without the written consent of the City of Niagara Falls, Parks, Recreation and Culture Department ; induction January 2001 ; Front kneeling: Bat Boy Mike Winter ; Front row: Pat Flynn, Bryan Winter, Rick Winer, Mike Fitzgerald, Vic Teso, Steve Kitney, Ted Didemus ; Back Row: Dan Ane Coach, Ron Mace, Richard Quagliariello, Don Bogar, Kevin Kitney Manager, Pat Burgess, Vic DiMartino, John Sadler Coach ; Missing from photograph: Peter Aleo, Wayne Englehart, Tony Scaringi, Mike Cross, Al Longmuir, Hal Walker ;
• Niagara Falls IGA

  Morrison Street, 6777 - Niagara Falls IGA Grocery Store
• Steele, Jewel

  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.
• Serra, Dino M

  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. Dino now works in the Healthcare /Technology industry and has maintained residence in the U.S.A. He resides in Park City, Utah with his wife, Dr. Marian Serra, a trauma physician, his son, Michael, and daughter, Juliana. He returns to Niagara Falls to visit family ;
• Battery Sport Shop Midget Baseball Team Ontario Champions, 1954

  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 ; The 1954 Battery Sport Shop Team won the Ontario Midget “A” Baseball Championship, bringing the successful season and a very long play-off schedule to an exciting conclusion. The team was required to win a five-game play-off series. Travelling to Fort Erie, Hamilton, Windsor, Barrie and Ottawa, the team won the entire series, losing only one game. This triumph was the beginning of five outstanding years of success, competing in Ontario play-offs each year and winning the Provincial title again in 1958 ;
• Pietrangelo, Gina

  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 ;
• Pietrangelo, Louise

  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 ; In her freshman year, Louise was awarded the team’s Rookie of the Year and that year the team won the Ivy League Championship and the Eastern Collegiate Championship. In the 2001-2002 season, Louise was voted as the team’s Most Valuable Defenseman and earned an All-Ivy Honourable Mention. In 2002, Louise’s dream came true when she played for Team Canada in Lake Placid where they defeated team USA in the finals. In Louise’s last season at Dartmouth, she was voted Most Valuable Defenseman, earned a spot on the All-Ivy Second Team and ECAC Second All Conference Team. Her team won the Ivy League Championship and placed 4th in the NCAA Frozen Four Tournament. Louise finished her impressive career as Dartmouth’s third all time in points as defenseman ;
• Hilston, Lucille

  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 ; The League Motto was to “Have Fun, Keep Fit and Socialize. Lucille inspired the grandparents out of their rocking chairs or onto the bleachers and onto the ballfield again. She hoped that by being a player, she would serve as an inspiration for other Seniors to join her league. During the season, the league enjoyed barbecues and banquets. In the Fall and Winter months, they played volleyball, badminton and mild exercises in a school gym. Lucille received a Certificate of Merit from the Government of Canada in 1988 by the Olympic Torch Committee for outstanding contributions to Niagara Falls by contributing unselfishly to her community. Lucille and some fellow Grandtimers rode on the City of Niagara Falls Municipal Float in 7 parades. Trophies, plaques, certificates, videos and articles were featured in the Slo-Pitch National Magazine and also featured on a Channel 7 Sports Broadcast. Lucille’s memoirs are documented through extensive newspaper articles and pictures. Thanks to Lucille, seniors have been having a “Grand” old time playing organized co-ed slo-pitch for over 20 years ;
• Irvine, Bill

  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 ;
• Dempsey, Elizabeth Lang

  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 ;
• Parisi, Tony

  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 ;
• Fiorentino, Peter

  Digital image from a metal plaque ; Image may not be reproduced without the written consent of the City of Niagara Falls, Parks, Recreation and Culture Department ; Inducted January 23rd 2005 ; Peter Fiorentino had an exceptional Minor Hockey career while playing for the Niagara Falls Minor Hockey travel teams. Peter played one season with the Niagara Falls Canucks Junior “B” Team, when he was just 16 years old. The following four years he was a stalwart on defence while playing for the Sault Saint Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League. The New York Rangers of the National Hockey League selected Peter as their 11th pick in the 1988 draft. His professional career began that same year as a very strong, aggressive, six foot one-inch, 205 pound defenceman. Peter played in the International Hockey League for teams in Denver, Colorado, Flint Michigan and Las Vegas Nevada. Most notably,he had seven illustrious seasons playing for Binghamton, New York in the American Hockey League. While in Binghamton, Peter established records for the most number of games played (421) and most penalty minutes (1,659). He was inducted into Binghamton’s Hockey Hall of Fame in 2003...
• Morocco, Rick

  Digital image from a metal plaque ; Image may not be reproduced without the written consent of the City of Niagara Falls, Parks, Recreation and Culture Department ; Inducted January 23rd 2005 ; Rick Morocco had an exceptional Minor Hockey career in Niagara Falls. His natural athletic ability and playing skills resulted in many personal awards. He also led his team to an Ontario Minor Hockey Association Championship in 1973. In 1978, at the age of 15, Rick played Junior “B” Hockey in Fort Erie. That season the “Meteors” won the Niagara District Championship and Rick received the League’s Rookie of the Year award. In 1979, Rick played in the Provincial Jr. “A” Tier Two league, for the Aurora Tigers. That season he was offered a hockey scholarship to Boston University and was also selected fourteenth in the Ontario Hockey League draft. Rick had a very productive career in the O.H.L. which included playing with his hometown team - the Niagara Falls Flyers. After Junior, Rick went to York University and played for their hockey team that won three Ontario titles and a National Championship...
• Gloria Sorley's Curling Team

  GLORIA SORLEY MARG NEWTON JACKIE LOCOCO LYNNE COULL Digital image from a metal plaque ; Image may not be reproduced without the written consent of the City of Niagara Falls, Parks, Recreation and Culture Department ; L-R: Marg Newton Lead, Gloria Sorley Skip, Jackie Lococo Vice, Lynne Coull Second ; Inducted January 23rd 2005 ; In 2003,their very first year of curling together, the team of Gloria Sorley,Jackie Lococo,Lynne Coull and Marg Newton won the Canadian Women’s Master’s Curling Championship. At the Provincial Championship in Ennismore, February 19 to 22, 2003, the rink went 6-1 in the round robin, tied with Unionville. That forced a winner-take-all tie breaker which the Falls foursome won 7-4. Travelling to Assiniboia, Sask March 16-23, 2003 for the National Championship, the team posted a 5-2 record in the round robin to head into the playoffs in second place. After winning their first four games, the team lost a round robin game to Manitoba 5-4 in an extra end. They recovered to beat Saskatchewan 8-3, then lost their final game to New Brunswick by a 9-7 score..
• Chippawa Superchicks Basketball Team

  JUDY MILLER MCRAE MARY MAILLOUX BOONE PAT RYAN SOMERVILLE LOU ANN MARTIN GAIL POUPORE MARILYN SHARKEY LAWRENCE AMY OLMSTEAD DEBBIE WILLICK AL LORRAINE STRAUGHAN ROBINSON WENDY BOSNAK ORR NANCY ANGLE CARDWELL MICHELLE HAUZER STRANGES ROSANNE BLACK FEDEROW sue gabrielli Digital image from a metal plaque ; Image may not be reproduced without the written consent of the City of Niagara Falls, Parks, Recreation and Culture Department ; Inducted January 23rd 2005 ; The Chippawa Superchicks Basketball Team played in the Midget and Juvenile divisions of the Greater Niagara Church Basketball Association from 1970-1974. They won the city title for three consecutive years. In the 1972-1973 season, they captured the City Championships, the All-Ontario Church League Championships and the Ontario Ladies Championships. This was the first Ontario title to be won by a Chippawa Team. Gail Poupore was named MVP for the league. In the 1973-1974 season,the Superchicks won the City Juvenile Championship with a perfect 10-0 record. Rosanne Black was named the MVP The team travelled to Montreal for the Eastern Canada Invitational Tournament and lost in the semi-finals ; Back Row: Coach Judy McRae, Mary Boone, Pat Somerville, Lou Ann Martin, Gail Poupore, Marilyn Lawrence, Amy Olmstead, Debbie Willick, Coach Al McRae ; Front Row: Lorraine Robinson, Wendy Orr, Sue Gabrielle, Nancy Cardwell, Michelle Stranges, Rosanne Federow ;
• Biamonte, Carol Ann

  Digital image from a metal plaque ; Image may not be reproduced without the written consent of the City of Niagara Falls, Parks, Recreation and Culture Department ; Inducted January 23rd 2005 ; Carol Ann began her skating career on the outdoor ice at Lundy’s Lane Fire Hall. When Stamford Arena opened in 1950, Carol was one of the first skaters to take to the ice under the tutelage of Rita (Sturch) Payne. Thus, began a successful figure skating career as a singles skater as well as a pairs skater. As a single, Carol Ann placed third at the Western Ontario Senior Ladies Championship in 1958. She then proceeded to the Canadian Championships held in Ottawa where she placed in the top ten in Canada. Carol Ann’s pairs partner was Bill Neale under the coaching of Wally Distelmeyer. They were crowned Western Ontario Champions in 1958 and then captured a bronze medal only two and a half points behind the winners at the Canadian Championships. When the Shipstead and Johnson “Ice Follies” appeared in Buffalo, Carol Ann auditioned and was signed on to skate with the touring show...
• Niagara Battery & Tire

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• Fallsview Hose Brigade