James Gordon Morell
Jim Morell’s stardom began in the original Miramichi Valley Baseball League, one of the premier baseball leagues in NB in the 20’s and 30’s. He quickly became the most outstanding pitcher in the league leading the Newcastle team to a Provincial Championship in 1931. His skill in the field and with the bat made him…
Read MoreRay Kokkonen
Ray Kokkonen has been a dedicated advocate for the sport of Biathlon since 1967. A Miramichi resident since 1984, he competed as a biathlete from 1967 through 1983 in both civilian and military competitions. However, it was as an official and executive that he truly made his mark. He was elected as Officials Chair for…
Read MoreGary Dunn
Gary Dunn has dedicated countless volunteer hours over the past 25 years to the greater benefit of the Miramichi sporting community. Gary served on the Chatham minor baseball executive from 1994-2006. He coached at all levels; winning a provincial championship with the Mosquitoes in 1999. He spearheaded a drive to get two fields by the…
Read MoreHerman Wrigley
Patrick Joseph “Herman” Wrigley enjoyed a distinguished athletic career spanning nearly 50 years. A native of Chatham, he led the 1920 Chatham Hockey Team to its first provincial championship and Chestnut Cup as the team’s goaltender. In 1922 he moved to the US, to play goal for the New Haven Bears. In 1926, he joined…
Read MoreJohn Sullivan
John Sullivan has been one of the strongest influences on the growth and development of sports in the community of Chatham Head. He began his involvement 45 years ago as a coach in the minor baseball program. He has coached at every level up to Intermediate with the Chatham Head Tigers. He has served as…
Read MoreRich Leggatt
Rich Leggatt was one of the most talented pitchers from the area to ply his talent in the US pro ranks. Rich starred in Chatham’s minor system as both a pitcher and a shortstop. An accomplished hitter, he was the batting champion of the NB Junior League with a .510 average in 1976. The next…
Read MoreLaurie Gregan
Laurie Gregan was a well-known Maritime sports figure in the 1960’s and 70’s. A naturally -gifted athletic, he will be long-remembered by teammates, opponents and fans for his engaging, charismatic personality. Laurie was a big, smooth-skating defenseman with a booming shot and an uncanny ability to move the puck to an open teammate. His very…
Read MorePaula Napke-Flanagan
Paula Napke-Flanagan has been, and continues to be, a dominant force in the local and provincial golf circles. Locally, she was a twelve-time Ladies Club Champion and a seven-time North Shore Player-of –the Year. She has been in the top ten NB Player- of- the -Year standings for points accumulated for the past 10 years.…
Read MoreLord Beaverbrook (William Maxwell Aitken)
William Maxwell Aitken was a philanthropist who laid the foundation for the construction of a number of sports facilities in the province, thus creating a legacy in sport that has impacted many generations. Born in Maple, Ontario in 1879, he moved to Newcastle at the age of one. It is well known that Max Aitken…
Read MoreAshlin Adams
Ashlin Adams began competing in Special Olympics at 17 and grew to become one of our most decorated international athletes. He participated in a number of sports but truly excelled in snowshoeing and track. In 2000, as a member of Team NB, he earned three snowshoeing gold medals at the Canada Special Olympic Games in…
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