JESS ABELSON
 | 2002 | | Cleveland, Ohio 04/14/1892 | Family moved to Ottawa in 1900. Was a star flying wing with Rough Riders from 1910 to 1920 and played on two title teams (1913 and 1914.) Member of 1913 Britannia Canadian War Canoe champions. Player-manager of Ottawa rugby league team and captained 1913 and 1914 YMCA senior city basketball title teams. Was member of the 1914 Canadian senior basketball champions and earned kudos in track and handball. For 60 years, he played key roles in the YMCA programs. He owned, managed and occasionally played with the Eastern Ontario champion Strathconas semi-pro softball teams. He sponsored Ottawa Primrose hockey team, founded the Tel Aviv Tennis Club and the 39th Boy Scout troop. He was the first inductee into the Ottawa Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. |
FRANKLIN THOMAS AHEARN
 | 1966 | Hockey | | Was the pride, the power, and the passion behind Ottawa's great NHL days of 1920s. President and owner of the Senators from the 1922 to 1933 seasons. Bought out his partner, Tommy Gorman, in 1924, and became sole owner. Team won Stanley Cup in 1927 with such stars as Boucher, Clancy, Connell, Denneny, Finnigan, Kilrea, Nighbor, and Smith. Also served as Member of Parliament. Member of Hockey Hall of Fame. |
CAROLL-ANN ALIE
 | 2005 | Boardsailing | Gracefield, Quebec 07/06/1960 | Born July 6, 1960 in Gracefield, Quebec, Caroll-Ann Alie honed her boardsailing skills on the Ottawa River while a student at the University of Ottawa. Her talents led her to a wide variety of provincial, national and international honours, including three world Mistral windsurfer titles. She earned Pan-American Games gold and two silver medals and represented Canada in three Olympic Games. Ottawa ACT Athlete of the Year in 1985, Caroll-Ann also received Canadian Yachting Association Athlete of the Year Awards and is a member of both the Canadian Amateur and Canadian Olympic Sports Halls of Fame. |
GAIL AMUNDRUD
 | 1995 | Swimming | Toronto, Ontario 04/06/1957 | Began competitive swimming career with Ottawa Kingfish in 1967. Moved to Vancouver Dolphins in 1974. First Canadian female to swim 100-metre freestyle in under one minute and 200–metre freestyle in under two minutes. Represented Canada in Commonwealth, Pan-Am, World and Olympic Games, winning medals in each. Set 10 national records and was a four-time all-American at Arizona State, winning gold in US Nationals in 200-metre freestyle (1977). Member of BC Swimming Hall of Fame. |
FRANCIS (FRANK) AMYOT
 | 1966 | Paddling | Toronto, Ontario 09/14/1904 | Was only Canadian gold medallist, winning 1,000m single blade event, at 1936 Olympic Games in Germany. Was first Canadian to ever win gold medal in paddling at Olympic Games. Was six times Canadian champion in single blade. Was member of Rideau Aquatic Club and Britannia Boating Club. |
DR. ROLAND MONTGOMERY (ROLY) ARMITAGE
 | 2000 | Harness Racing | South March, Ontario 02/08/1925 | Involved in standardbred horse racing as a breeder, owner, track manager, and racing secretary. Graduate of University of Guelph in Veterinary Medicine. Began practice in Shawville, Quebec tending to over 1,000 horses used in logging. Former president of both the Canadian Trotting Association (1974-80) and the Canadian Standard Horse Society (1972-74). President-General Manager of Rideau Carleton Raceway for nine years ending in 1990. Noted horse show judge. Member of Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (1999). |
JACK ALEXANDER BARBER
 | 1985 | Speed Skating | Ottawa, Ontario 01/09/1895 | Late bloomer in world of speed skating, launching career at 31. Athletic talent soon carried him to regional, provincial, and Canadian championships. From 1947 to 1965, was prime mover behind Eastern Ontario Speed Skating Association. Served as President of Ontario Association. Efforts on behalf of area youngsters influenced many lives. Member of Speed Skating Canada Hall of Fame (1968). |
CLINTON STEVENSON (CLINT) BENEDICT
 | 1966 | Hockey | Ottawa, Ontario 09/26/1892 | Spent 17 years in the NHL and is considered one of the great goaltenders of all time. He played on five Stanley Cup-winning teams – four with the Ottawa Senators and one with the Montreal Maroons. In Stanley Cup play, Benedict had 16 shutouts and an average of 2.16 goals-against per game. Member of Hockey Hall of Fame. |
SAMUEL BERGER, QC
 | 1999 | Football | Ottawa, Ontario 01/01/1900 | Dedicated almost 50 years to Canadian football. Served as President and held other executive position with Ottawa Football Club early ‘30s to 1969. Purchased Montreal Alouettes in ‘69 and remained active until 1980. President of CFL 1964 and 1971. Helped draft CFL Constitution. His teams appeared in 13 Grey Cup games, winning seven (Ottawa, four; Montreal, three). Member of Canadian Football Hall of Fame. |
MARJORIE BLACKWOOD
 | 2000 | Tennis | Karachi, Pakistan 05/01/1957 | Won three Canadian tennis championships and captured 14 titles in Pro Tour Singles and Doubles play. World Tennis Association Top 50 player. Third round Wimbledon 1982; Canada’s No. 1 player 1979-81; Ottawa ACT Tennis Award 1973, 1975, Ontario Sports Achievement Award 1973-1975; Member Federation Cup Team 1977-1982, non-playing captain 1983; Professional Western Indoor TC, Richmond, British Columbia; Provincial Coach British Columbia two years; National Touring Coach three years. Member of Hall of Fame of Canadian Tennis (1998). Tennis Pro, operator Whistler Racquets & Golf Resort. |
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