Athlete : FootballYear Inducted: 1983Date of Birth: May 12th, 1917Born in: Hamilton, Ohio Frank James Clair (deceased) played with the All Big-Ten Ohio State in 1938. He played end with the Washington Redskins. He was coach of the Toronto Argonauts from 1950-54 and won the Grey Cup in 1950 and 1952. He coached the Ottawa…

Athlete : SnookerYear Inducted: 1985Date of Birth: November 14th, 1907Born in: Hull, Quebec Reigned as the North American Snooker Champion from 1948 to 1970. Widely regarded as the best player Canada has ever produced. Twice runner-up in world championship play. Set record match play break at 144. Had six century breaks during ’55 N.A. championship.…

Athlete : RugbyYear Inducted: 2009Date of Birth: July 27th, 1966Born in: Ottawa, Ontario Alan ‘Al’ Charron has had an intense and successful career in Rugby. His involvement began locally, playing for the Ottawa Irish from ‘86-‘96, leading them to seven leagues titles, two McCormick Cup (Ontario) titles and eight Ontario league titles. From ‘87-’96, he…

Builder : AdministrationYear Inducted: 2013Date of Birth: July 21st, 1949Born in: Ottawa, Ontario Michael ‘Mike’ Chambers’ sports journey began at the Rideau Canoe Club, where he served as a Board member from 1981 to 2001, and Commodore from 1991 to 1994. He was elected to the Board of the Canadian Canoe Association in 1983, and…

Athlete : RunningYear Inducted: 1994Date of Birth: October 20th, 1937Born in: North Bay, Ontario Since her first 10km race and marathon in 1981, blossomed into a running machine setting a myriad of national and world age group records and winning road races throughout Canada and the world. Ultra-marathoning proved natural progression and she has excelled,…

Athlete : FootballYear Inducted: 2004Date of Birth: November 17th, 1946Born in: Tonawanda, New York Ottawa Rough Riders quarterback from 1971 to 1974. Threw two touchdown passes to lead Riders to 1973 Grey Cup victory. Began Canadian football career with Saskatchewan in 1968, ending with British Columbia in 1977. As a Syracuse Orangeman, appeared in 1966…

Athlete : Speed SkatingYear Inducted: 1987Date of Birth: December 5th, 1954Born in: Ottawa, Ontario Versatile athlete who made his mark in speed skating, but also excelled in cycling and lacrosse. In speed skating, specialty was 500 metres. Won over 680 indoor and outdoor Ontario, national, and international titles. Was a member of 1972 Olympic team.…

Builder : MediaYear Inducted: 2014 Longtime Ottawa Citizen writer Tom Casey was born in Hull, Quebec in 1948 and like many of his generation and locale was an avid softball and hockey player in his youth. As his playing dreams were ending, Casey looked for other ways to stay close to sport – and became…

Athlete : WeightliftingYear Inducted: 1999Date of Birth: May 9th, 1956Born in: Kingston, Ontario Set 16 Canadian junior weightlifting records (1974-76), eight Commonwealth junior and seven Canadian senior records (1976-79). Gold medal winner, Commonwealth Games (1978). Silver medalist, Pan Am Games (1979). 1980 Olympic team member (boycotted). Canadian junior champion twice and senior champion three times.…

Athlete : Figure SkatingYear Inducted: 1990Date of Birth: April 12th, 1949Born in: New York City, New York Figure skating career began at nine as a form of therapy to correct weak ankles. Won 1969 Canadian Women’s Championship after placing second in 1968. Competed in 1968 Olympics. Noted for strenuous routines, she placed third in the…