Born in 1946 in Windsor, Ontario, Sue was the eldest of four, two brothers and a sister. Sue participated in all sports that were available to girls in her growing up years. She was well known at Riverside High School for her prowess in a number of sports. Upon graduating high school, she attended the… Read more »
Chris Stanley
Christopher Mark Stanley was born June 18th, 1979, in Parry Sound to parents Fran and Simon Stanley. He has one sister, Leanne Stanley. Chris was born and raised in Parry Sound. He was first introduced to the game by his father (who played minor hockey in Parry Sound with Bobby Orr) while still in diapers.… Read more »
Ryan Knox
Ryan Knox was born in Orillia, ON, July 11th, 1979 to Rob and Cathy Knox. He has a younger sister Amanda. Ryan’s love for hockey started as a toddler. He was given his first hockey stick soon after he was born and it never left his hands. His hockey obsession started with shooting and stickhandling… Read more »
Carol Henry
Carol was born in 1982 and raised in Parry Sound. She is the middle child of Bonnie & Mickey and sister to Kristie and Mickey. She attended Humphrey, Isabella, Nobel Elementary Schools and graduated from Parry Sound High School. Carol’s running career began in Grade 4 trying to keep up to her sister as they… Read more »
Georgian Nordic Outdoor Activity Centre
The Georgian Nordic Outdoor Activity Centre (GNOAC) is a community-driven outdoor recreation facility located just north of Parry Sound in McDougall Township. Set on approximately 800 acres with nearly 50 kilometres of scenic trails winding through the rugged Canadian Shield landscape near Georgian Bay, the centre has grown from a small cross-country ski club into… Read more »
Peter Wiltmann
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 »
