Athlete : Water PoloYear Inducted: 2013Date of Birth: March 24th, 1956Born in: Ottawa, Ontario Born in Ottawa in 1956, Gifford-Seaman was introduced to water polo at Canterbury High School in 1972, playing goaltender. She went on to become a member of the Ottawa Water Polo Team from 1973 to 1982; was a member of Team…

Athlete : FootballYear Inducted: 2014Date of Birth: January 1st, 1943Born in: Peterborough, Ontario Born in Peterborough in 1943, Wayne Giardino seemingly always played football. Following a stellar high school career in the early 1960s, Giardino he received a full gridiron scholarship to Florida State University, participating in the 1964 Gator Bowl and 1966 Sun Bowl.…

Athlete : HockeyYear Inducted: 1966Date of Birth: February 22nd, 1890Born in: Ottawa, Ontario Edward ‘Eddie’ George Gerard (deceased) played with the Ottawa Hockey club for 10 years beginning with the 1913-14 season. He also coached the Montreal Maroons and managed NY Americans. Four Stanley Cups as player, three with Ottawa, one on loan to Toronto…

Builder : FacilitiesYear Inducted: 1996Date of Birth: August 22nd, 1942Born in: Maxville, Ontario Don M. Gamble (deceased) played football as well as senior and university hockey. He assisted in organizing many recreation activities in the Metcalfe, Ontario area. He began employment with the City of Ottawa in 1967. He rose to the position of Commissioner…

Athlete : HockeyYear Inducted: 2010Date of Birth: April 16th, 1963Born in: Montreal, Quebec Born in Montreal in 1963, the Galley family moved to Ottawa when Garry was 13; he played his minor hockey locally with the Pinecrest Selects ,Ottawa 79 and the CJHL Gloucester Rangers. Playing for Bowling Green State University from 1981 to 84,Galley…

Athlete : FootballYear Inducted: 1986Date of Birth: December 11th, 1948Born in: Hamilton, Ontario Outstanding pass receiver with Hamilton, 1971-74, Ottawa 1975-81. Eight times All-Canadian, 10 times EFC All-Star. Jeff Russel Trophy in 1978, and outstanding player in CFL same year. Four times Schenley winner as best Canadian. Pro reception record of 138 consecutive games. Two…

Builder : AthleticsYear Inducted: 2016Born in: Munster, Ontario Barclay Frost was a multi-sport star athlete at Lisgar Collegiate Institute. During his 34-year elementary school teaching career, he was active as a coach,convener and sports association president. He shared his passion and enthusiasm for sport in his community as a coach in minor hockey, softball, and…

Athlete : BaseballYear Inducted: 1999Date of Birth: June 6th, 1959Born in: Ottawa, Ontario Only Ottawa-developed player to make major leagues. Member of Ottawa Canadians when signed as free agent by Pittsburgh Pirates (1977). Spent 1982-85 and 1987 in majors (Pittsburgh, Montreal, and Cleveland) played in 268 games. Made major league debut September 5, 1982 against…

Athlete : SkiingYear Inducted: 1989Date of Birth: February 11th, 1921Born in: Ottawa, Ontario Flying wing, rookie of year ’41 Ottawa Rough Riders. Introduced ski instruction programme to Canada. Won four Quebec Kandahar, several U.S., Canadian ski titles. First Canadian to head major ski school (Mt. Tremblant). Chief examiner CSIA. Member original international competitions committee of…

Athlete : GolfYear Inducted: 1967Date of Birth: September 5th, 1897Born in: Atlanta, Georgia Alexa Fraser-Stirling (deceased) came to Ottawa after attaining ratings as one of world’s greatest women golfers. As Alexa Stirling she won the U.S. amateur in 1916, 1919, and 1920, was runner-up in 1921 and 1925. Won Canadian Open in 1920, was runner-up…