Many people know the relationship between MasterCard and Bobby Orr, and have seen it through the often thought provoking TV commercials that reflect the ‘Priceless’ brand. MasterCard Canada has been a supporter of The Bobby Orr Hall of Fame since it opened, and prior, in 2003. Founding Sponsor of the Trophy Room exhibit, MasterCard also… Read more »
Tom Cochrane
When you hear the name Tom Cochrane, you start humming ‘Life is a Highway’ and your mind quickly jumps to his stage presence, countless Juno Awards, Order of Canada recognition, star on the Walk of Fame and the list can go on and on. The Tom Cochrane known to the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame… Read more »
Michael Burgess
Michael Burgess is one of those rare individuals who’s presence transcends across sports, theatre and music seamlessly. With a truly genuine personality, Burgess is engaging to all those he meets. He is instantly recognizable from his performances as the Phantom of the Opera and Jean Valjean in Les Misérables. Since the opening of the Bobby… Read more »
1959 PSHS Jr. Curling
Curling has a long and distinguished history in Parry Sound. The Parry Sound Curling Club was founded in 1898 and no community could have been prouder than when the 1959 Parry Sound High School Curling Team created Provincial and National media attention through their successes on the Rink. This story starts at the beginning of… Read more »
1964 Mactier Legion Flyers
The history of softball/fastball in MacTier dates back to the1930’s. It was after World War II ended and the servicemen came home when ball teams were again being organized. In 1945, Ralph Pender of Parry Sound who worked as a Canadian Pacific Railway yardman and who lived at the boarding house in MacTier, formed the… Read more »
Allan ‘Butch’ Rochon
Wallace Allan Rochon was born in Parry Sound, Ontario on August 8, 1951, and was the oldest of 4 children born to Wally & Shirley Rochon (nee Salt) – he was followed by a sister Sandra, and two brothers, Larry, and Michael. He was known to his family and friends as Allan, or Al, but… Read more »
Mac Childerhose
Mac Childerhose (Edward MacCabe) was born on December 2, 1922 in the small town of Shawville, Quebec, and was always proud of his Ottawa Valley roots. He was an only child and was raised by his maternal grandparents. When the family moved to Ottawa, Mac attended Lisgar Collegiate Institute where he played hockey, rugby, and… Read more »
1956-57 Junior ‘C’ Shamrocks
More than 25 eager hockey players showed up for the Parry Sound Junior ‘C’ Shamrocks’ 1956-1957 first try-out and practice. A number of new faces including Clyde York, Denton Vowels & Pete Cummings were intermingled amongst many of the previous year’s team members. Under the management of Alex Eagar, Matt Matthews, Roly McIsaac & Mel… Read more »
Wilfred ‘Bucko’ McDonald
Wilfred Kennedy McDonald was born in Fergus, Ontario on October 31, 1911. He earned the nickname ‘Bucko’ as a boy in Fergus. ‘Bucko’ is thought to be an Irish term for a fighter or one who is athletically inclined, and in this case, it fits. Prior to hockey, Bucko was known for Canada’s “other” official… Read more »
Les Tabobondung
Leslie E. Tabobondung was born December 30, 1937 to Flora and Leslie Tabobondung. The eldest of four children, Les is Anishnawbe from Parry Island (Wasauksing) First Nation. Les learned to skate on Hay Bay when he was 7 years old. His first pair of skates belonged to his Aunt Thelma. Les began playing house league… Read more »
