Athlete : Water SkiingYear Inducted: 1987Date of Birth: March 10th, 1953Born in: Hull, Quebec She won her first major title at age 16, winning her division in the National Water Ski Championships in slalom, jumping, and tricks. She was a member of the national team from 1970-77, won 10 national titles and six gold medals…

Athlete : RugbyYear Inducted: 2018Date of Birth: July 19, 1963Born in: Ottawa, Ontario As a kid, Stephen (Steve) Gray wanted to play professional hockey and would have done so if it weren’t for Art McNaughton – his high school rugby coach. McNaughton convinced Gray to focus on rugby – a switch that led to an…

Athlete : VolleyballYear Inducted: 2003Date of Birth: November 8th, 1958Born in: Ottawa, Ontario Competing in volleyball, a sport not considered in the mainstream, he became a member of the national men’s team in 1977 and remained a vital cog in Canada’s international efforts through 1985. He captained Team Canada 1982-85 and competed in the 1984…

Builder : HockeyYear Inducted: 1966Date of Birth: June 9th, 1886Born in: Ottawa, Ontario Thomas Patrick ‘TP’ Gorman (deceased) was involved in hockey, lacrosse, horse racing (flat and harness), baseball, and figure skating. He was a member of the 1908 Olympic gold medal team in lacrosse. Managed or coached seven Stanley Cup teams; three in Ottawa,…

Athlete : HockeyYear Inducted: 1966Date of Birth: September 4th, 1906Born in: Ottawa, Ontario Ebenzer ‘Ebbie’ Ralston Goodfellow (deceased) played with Detroit in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1929 to 1943. Three Stanley Cup winners. Won Hart Trophy as NHL MVP in 1940. Led American Division of NHL in 1931 with 25 goals. First team…

Athlete : FootballYear Inducted: 1966Date of Birth: January 17th, 1919Born in: Windsor, Ontario The ‘Golden Boy’ of Canadian football. Came to Ottawa in 1930s and became one of the greatest backs in Canadian football. Played with Rough Riders 1939-41, again 1945-50. Nine times All-Canadian, Jeff Russel Trophy and Canadian Press Award as Canada’s top male…

Athlete : FootballYear Inducted: 1966 Edward P. Gleeson (deceased) was acclaimed before the turn of the century as Canada’s greatest kicker and top back with championship Ottawa College football teams. Also played one year with Toronto Argonauts and came out of retirement to lead Ottawa College to another Canadian title in 1901.

Athlete : HockeyYear Inducted: 1966Date of Birth: March 21st, 1885Born in: Ottawa, Ontario Hamilton ‘Billy’ Livingstone Gilmour (deceased) played hockey as a talented right winger. He played with the Ottawa Silver Seven’s and the Ottawa Senators in the National Hockey Association (NHA). Won four Stanley Cups, three with Silver Seven. Scored 11 goals in 11…

Athlete : HockeyYear Inducted: 1967 David ‘Dave’ Gill (deceased) although primarily associated with the Ottawa Senators in the National Hockey League (NHL), had a life-long association with amateur sport in the Capital, including paddling, rowing, and skiing. Appointed manager of Senators in 1925, managed the team to their last Stanley Cup in 1927. Played with…

Athlete : AthleticsYear Inducted: 2005Date of Birth: August 31st, 1968Born in: Trinidad Since moving to Canada in 1976 from his native Trinidad, Glenroy Gilbert (born August 31, 1968) demonstrated exceptional athletic skills. As a teenager, he specialized in both long and triple jumps, winning national junior titles in both before shifting his attention to sprints,…