Perley Tozer
ONE OF N.B.’s PREMIER VOLLEYBALL COACHES RECOGNIZED FOR HIS ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOLLEYBALL IN NEWCASTLE SCHOOLS, 1970s-1990s.
Read MorePat “Pic” Chambers
From the mid 1940s until the mid 1960s, Pat Chambers was widely recognized as one of Newcastle, New Brunswick’s most skilled athletes. Pat, who passed away in 1996, will be inducted posthumously, in recognition of his exceptional skill as a baseball player, basketball player and curler.
Read MoreNewcastle A&B Junior Cardinals 1991
The 1991 Newcastle A & B Junior Cardinals, coached by Gary Wood and Mike Wood, led by players such as John Cann, Chris Burns, Stephen Maltby, and Jamie Wood the Cardinals began their march to national recognition by knocking off arch-rival Chatham Ironmen in the Eastern Zone elimination tournament. The Cardinals then captured the N.B.…
Read MoreMike Rutter
Mike Rutter’s contributions, primarily related to hockey, span a period of more that three decades, beginning in the early 1970s. From 1972 until 1989, Mike was the head coach of the Chatham pee-wee Penguins. During his tenure the team won numerous tournament titles and were the provincial champs in 1984. Mike was also a successful…
Read MoreMichael Sokolowski
Michal Sokolowski was a gifted sprinter who excelled in track and field competitions from 1979 to 1988. In 1980 he was the MVP in track and field at James M. Hill Memorial High School. From 1980 through 1983 he competed for Springfield College, Massachusetts, where he achieved multiple records, which stand to this day. From…
Read MoreKevin Burchill
Kevin Burchill is recognized for his achievements in Judo. Another of Ian Barry’s students, Kevin began his mastery of the sport in 1975. By 1978 he had become accomplished enough to win New Brunswick and Atlantic senior championships. In 1979 he repeated as Maritime and N.B. Senior champ, and also won a gold medal at…
Read MoreKen Martin
Ken Martin came to the Miramichi area in 1973, following a stellar hockey career at St. Mary’s University in Halifax, to assume the position of Recreation Director in Chatham, and to join the Chatham Ironmen hockey team. “Marty” was an outstanding member of Ironmen teams of that era, winning numerous all-star recognitions and other awards.…
Read MoreKen Cripps
Known as the “Clipper” for both his barbering and hitting skills, Ken was an outstanding baseball player with Ironmen teams of the 1950s and 60s, recognized for both his pitching skills and his batting prowess.
Read MoreKathy Whitty Meagher
Kathy (Whitty) Meagher, simply stated, has been one of New Brunswick’s outstanding female golfers, and the Miramichi Golf and Country Club is proud to have given Kathy her start. She holds numerous club, tournament and provincial titles, including New Brunswick Amateur and Senior titles. She has been actively involved in golf and sports administration, and…
Read MoreJoseph Robert Richard
Joe Richard, who passed away only two months ago is to be honoured posthumously. Over a period of nearly sixty years, Joe Richard, excelled in boxing, skating, and as a runner, from 1932 to 1991. He competed in numerous middle-distance and longer events, including three appearances at the Boston Marathon. Joe was never the beneficiary…
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