Peter Wiltmann was born in Bad Rothenfelde, Germany in 1958. He grew up with his three brothers on their family farm in the northern German countryside. His family also owned a sandpit which was turned into a small lake, called the Heidesee. It was here that his family enjoyed many summers of swimming and water-skiing.… Read more »
Chris Lee
Christopher William Lee was born October 3rd, 1980, in Parry Sound to Michael and Susan (Blanchard) Lee. He has one sister, Caitlin Lee. Raised in MacTier, Chris began skating at an early age influenced by his grandfather Bing Blanchard. Bing convinced Chris’s parents to put him on the ice for the first time at 18… Read more »
Sarah ‘Sally’ Manning
Sally Manning lived for the love of the game, and she was remarkably good at the game. Sally become the consummate sportswoman, outstanding amateur athlete and international all-star we acknowledge and honour today with her induction into the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame. In the Parry Sound community Sally expressed her devotion to the game… Read more »
Walter Gretzky
Walter Gretzky is best known as the father of Wayne Gretzky. Mr. Gretzky was born in Canning, Ontario in 1938 to Tony and Mary. He grew up on a farm with his six siblings. Walter was involved in track and field and hockey in his youth. Walter married his wife Phyllis in 1960 after meeting… Read more »
Bobby Orr
Born March 20, 1948 in Parry Sound, Ontario. Height 6′, Weight 199 lbs., Shoots Left He excelled on the local playing fields, and on the ice where he quickly became recognized as one of hockey’s greatest young prospects; but his boyhood teammates, family, and friends soon said farewell to Bobby Orr. His hometown passion endures,… Read more »
Gary Sabourin
Born December 4, 1943 in Parry Sound, Ontario Height 5′ 11″, Weight 180 lbs., Shoots Right Played Right Wing Number 15, Rookie Year is 1965 Gary Sabourin grew up in Britt where he learned to skate on the Magnetawan River. Proof that shinney can sometimes offer as great a training as any league, Gary did… Read more »
Alex Eagar
As the international game grows in popularity, many can lay claim to the title of “Mr. Hockey”, but in the Parry Sound area that honour is reserved for only one person – the man with a championship history and an enduring love of the game – Alex Eagar. On February 3, 1911, during the community’s… Read more »
Terry Crisp
Born May 28, 1943 in Parry Sound, Ontario Height 5′ 10″, Weight 170 lbs., Shoots Left, Played Centre Number 15, Rookie Year is 1965 Terry Crisp, forever known to his friends as “Crispy”, would go on to become the first Parry Sound born player in the NHL. He was soon followed by Bobby Orr and… Read more »
Bill Carson
Born November 25, 1900 in Bracebridge, Ontario. Height 5′-8″, Weight 158 lbs., Shoots Left, Played Centre Bill’s desire to become a dentist took him to the University of Toronto in 1920 where he began his first year of dental school. While there he made a name for himself on the varsity hockey team. In fact… Read more »
Barry “Hawk” Tabobondung
Born April 3, 1961 in Parry Sound, Ontario Personal: Nicknamed “Hawk.” Any conversation about great hockey players from our area must include Barry “Hawk” Tabobondung! Even before it was known how he would soar on and off the ice, Barry Tabobondung became known as “Hawk”. It was a nickname that he picked up from his… Read more »
