OTTAWA SPORTS HALL OF FAME TO HONOUR FIVE NEW MEMBERS
Merklinger, Galley, Foley, Moulds and Patterson to be inducted May 5th
For immediate release: March 15, 2010
OTTAWA --On May 5th, well-known sports personalities Anne Merklinger, Garry Galley, Jim Foley, Shirley Moulds and Bill Patterson will have another honour to add to their stellar list of accomplishments; members of the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame.
Anne Merklinger is the newly appointed director of summer sport for Own the Podium. She is being recognized for an impressive sports career that spanned more than four decades. Consistently one of Canada’s most distinguished curlers, Anne is a two time finalist at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts and a World silver medalist in swimming.
During Jim Foley’s 7 year CFL career, he was named CFL Rookie of the year in 1971 and the league’s Most Outstanding Canadian in 1973 as a member of the Ottawa Rough Riders. That year Jim helped the Rough Riders capture the Grey Cup, registering a career high 56 receptions for 847 yards.
During a career in the NHL which spanned almost two decades, Garry Galley accumulated 599 points, including 125 goals, playing for the Los Angeles Kings, Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders. He remains involved in the minor hockey community and is currently working as a featured broadcaster in television and radio.
Honoured posthumously this year will be Shirley Moulds and Bill Patterson.
Shirley Moulds was a woman before her time. Featured in the Hockey Hall of Fame, she started the gold rush for Canadian women’s hockey as a member of the Ottawa Alerts from 1919-1925. Whether on the baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts or in the rowing basin, Shirley’s athletic accomplishments held no boundaries or limits.
Bill Patterson was a beloved broadcaster who brought a personal commitment and perspective to Ottawa’s sporting community. He covered the Ottawa sports scene for decades with CJOH, putting his unique stamp on our community which has endured to this day.
The 2010 Induction dinner will be held May 5th at Scotiabank Place. The event promises to be a sell-out again this year. Proceeds from the event will be contributed to Christie Lake Kids, to assist in providing a variety of skill development programs for Ottawa’s economically disadvantaged children.
Tickets are now available for purchase by contacting:
To arrange interviews with the inductees, please contact:
Tom Deacon
Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame Chair
613-792-3352 EXT. 123