• Brian Desmond ‘Smitty’ Smith

    Builder : HockeyYear Inducted: 1996Date of Birth: September 6th, 1940Born in: Ottawa, Ontario Brian Desmond Smith (deceased) was a popular television sportscaster for CJOH-TV who left an indelible mark on the Ottawa sports scene. He joined the station in 1973 and for the next 22 years, he became known for his straight-talking style and support…

  • Alfred ‘Alf’ Edward Smith

    Athlete : HockeyYear Inducted: 1966Date of Birth: June 3rd, 1873Born in: Ottawa, Ontario Alfred Edward Smith (deceased) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Ottawa Senators, (aka Silver Seven) and Kenora Thistles. He had two brothers who played senior-level hockey Harry Smith and Tommy Smith. He was captain of the team…

  • Robert ‘Bobby’ L. Simpson

    Athlete : FootballYear Inducted: 1967Date of Birth: April 20th, 1930Born in: Windsor, Ontario Robert ‘Bobby’ L. Simpson (deceased) was a former professional Canadian football player for the Ottawa Rough Riders, and is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, elected in 1976. He was an IRFU all-star at four different positions throughout his…

  • Christopher ‘Chris’ G. Simboli

    Athlete : SkiingYear Inducted: 1993Date of Birth: September 18th, 1962Born in: Ottawa, Ontario Became Canadian men’s aerials champion in ’86. In 1989, captured the World Championship, World Cup Championship, and Grand Prix Championship; the first skier in the world to claim free-style’s Grand Slam. Won 46 World Cup and Grand Prix medals (1984-89), three time…

  • W.T. Hans ‘Hap’ Shouldice

    Athlete : HockeyYear Inducted: 1982Date of Birth: March 12th, 1907Born in: Ottawa, Ontario W.T.Hans Shouldice (deceased) first officiated football in the Ottawa High School League in 1929. He was referee-in-chief for the Ottawa and district high schools for 15 years and drafted many Rules which were later adopted by the professional leagues. He was also…

  • Betty Shields

    Builder : RingetteYear Inducted: 2018Born in: Ottawa, Ontario From being a volunteer helping out with her daughter’s games, to becoming the first international president of the sport, Betty Shields is synonymous with ringette in Canada. Shields was instrumental in ringette’s entry to the Canada Winter Games, in coordinating the 1982-83 revision of the Ringette Canada…

  • Judge Livius ‘Liv’ Anglin Sherwood

    Athlete : YachtingYear Inducted: 2001Date of Birth: November 27th, 1923Born in: Ottawa, Ontario Judge Livius Anglin Sherwood (deceased) was a retired provincial court judge. He was international 14′ dinghy champion Britannia Yacht Club from 1954 to 1957, Dragon Class 1958-60, Shark Class 1964-67.

  • Randy Sexton

    Builder : HockeyYear Inducted: 2012Date of Birth: July 24th, 1959Born in: Brockville, Ontario In 1989, Randy Sexton was vice-president of Terrace Investments, a commercial development firm in Ottawa. Bruce Firestone, then chairman, developed the idea of reviving NHL hockey in Ottawa, adopting for the club the old Ottawa Senators name. Randy Sexton, along with Bruce…

  • Richard Patrick ‘Mike’ Scott

    Builder : AdministrationYear Inducted: 1986Date of Birth: December 1st, 1930Born in: Ottawa, Ontario A competitive paddler, cross-country skier, marathon runner, and boxer, his greatest contribution to the Ottawa sports scene came in the realm of coaching and administration. ACT Sportsman of the Year in 1971. Served as Commodore of the Rideau Canoe Club 1961-85 and…

  • Barbara Ann Scott

    Athlete : Figure SkatingYear Inducted: 1966Date of Birth: May 9th, 1928Born in: Ottawa, Ontario Barbara Ann Scott-King (deceased) learned figure skating at the Ottawa Minto Club. Canadian senior women’s champion (1944-48), North American champions (1945-48). In 1948, she won European title, World title, and Olympic title. Was also World title holder in 1947 at age…