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LISTEN: Manitoba Sport Hall of Fame Podcast: Todd MacCulloch

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Listen to Episode 4 of the new Manitoba Sport Hall of Fame Podcast features the greatest basketball player to ever come out of Manitoba, Todd MacCulloch.  
The seven-foot-tall former NBA player grew up in Winnipeg and starred at Shaftesbury High School before earning a scholarship to the University of Washington to play for the Huskies. After an impressive collegiate career, MacCulloch was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 47th pick in the 1999 NBA Draft. 
ToddMHOF-01.jpgHe played in the NBA for the 76ers and the New Jersey Nets from 1993-2003, highlighted by trips to the NBA Finals in 2001 and 2002. He also represented Canada at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia for men’s basketball.
MacCulloch’s basketball career was cut short due to a genetic neuromuscular disorder that affected his feet, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. He retired in 2003 at the age of 28 after four seasons in the NBA. Despite retiring earlier than he had hoped, MacCulloch had a memorable career. He played with NBA superstars such as Steve Nash, Allen Iverson and Jason Kidd.
On this episode, we talked about Todd MacCulloch’s obsession with pinball and slurpees, living on Bainbridge Island, playing college basketball at the University of Washington, what he was doing on the night of the 1999 NBA Draft, the first time he met Allen Iverson, playing with Steve Nash at the Olympics, playing in the NBA Finals against the Lakers, finding out he was traded for Dikembe Mutumbo while on a fishing trip, playing with Jason Kidd, being forced to retire early, being inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and so much more! Click the play button below to hear the interview!
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Brandon University 2018 Wall of Fame Inductions Features Heavy Basketball Presence

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BRANDON – Brandon University Athletics has announced their 2018 Wall of Fame inductees, which includes nine individuals and two teams, nine of which are connected to basketball.

The 2018 induction class includes:



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  • Courtney Bailey Athlete: Basketball (1983-1988)
  • Earnest Bell Athlete: Basketball (1999-2001)
  • Bob Caldwell Community Leader: Hockey (1973-1975)
  • Lynda Kidd Chorley Athlete: Basketball (1964-1966)
  • Linda Edwards Forsyth Athlete: Basketball (1979-1982)
  • Bruce Gullett Community Leader: Hockey, Football (1961-1965)
  • Brian Pallister Community Leader: Basketball (1974-76, 1979-80)
  • Euan Roberts Athlete: Basketball (1991-1996)
  • Marie Rohleder Athlete: Basketball (1983-87, 1988-89)
  • Bobcat Men's Basketball Team (1979-80)
  • Bobcat Women's Basketball Team (1980-81)

The Dick and Verda McDonald Sports Wall of Fame is located on the second level of BU's Healthy Living Centre. The display features nostalgic memorabilia from past teams and athletes of Brandon University and Brandon College.

Tickets for the Wall of Fame brunch on Saturday, October 13 can be purchased from the Customer Service Desk at the Healthy Living Centre for $50.

Tables of eight can be reserved for $350, and those travelling from outside of Brandon can reserve tickets by calling (204) 727-7354.

The 2018 Wall of Fame induction ceremony is part of a Bobcat/College Cap basketball reunion scheduled for October 11-14. The Wall of Fame and reunion weekend also coincides with a special celebration for BU. Homecoming 2018 will pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of the inaugural class at Brandon University.
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3615Courtney Bailey was in charge of running BU's high-octane offence in the late 1980's and he made sure the Bobcats never missed a beat.

The 'backbone of the backcourt' finished his five-year career with back-to-back national titles in 1987 and 1988.

Bailey joined the Bobcats in 1983 after being recruited out of Toronto. By the end of his fourth season, he was a major award winner after earning the prestigious Jim Casey trophy for sportsmanship.

In his final season, the Great Plains Athletic Conference recognized him as a second team all-star and he was also named the Bobcats' co-MVP alongside Patrick Jebbison.

Bailey made the journey overseas following his Bobcat career and has spent close to 30 years teaching in seven different countries. He has served as an athletic director and coached basketball, golf, soccer and softball teams in Cambodia, China, the Congo, Dubai, Egypt, the Ivory Coast and Tanzania. Under his guidance, his programs have won over ten international championships.

3614Earnest Bell answered the bell for Brandon in a big way in the two special seasons he wore a Bobcat jersey.

The product of Louisville, Kentucky guided BU to back-to-back appearances in the national championship game, where Bell and the Bobcats brought home silver medals.

Bell had a dominating season in 2000-01. He led the Great Plains Athletic Conference in scoring, field goal percentage, free throw percentage and rebounding. He was the only player in Canada to finish in the top ten in all of those categories

He garnered glowing accolades in both seasons, being named an all-Canadian, a national tournament all-star, GPAC player of the year and Brandon University's Male Athlete of the Year.

Bell took his talents overseas and played pro in Spain, France, Denmark, Syria and Lebanon. In 2006, he led his team to the Syrian league championship.

The Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame inducted Bell in 2015 for his achievements as a player.

He made the transition to trainer and coach after retiring from competitive play.

Bell opened the Earnest Elite Basketball Academy in Minot, North Dakota in 2016 after working eight years to establish the program.

3609Bob Caldwell is an inspirational leader in the coaching world and the groundwork was built as a Bobcat.

The Hamiota, Man. product played two seasons with the men's hockey team and helped Brandon capture back-to-back Great Plains Athletic Conference championships in 1973-74 and 1974-75.

Caldwell has over 40 years of coaching experience at the local, national and international levels.

Hockey Canada honoured Caldwell with the Gordon Jukes Award in 2015, recognizing his contributions to amateur hockey at the national level.

He was one of the driving forces behind the formation of the National Coach Mentorship Program and was skills coach for Hockey Canada's U17 national team.

His coaching credentials include global assignments. He coached Poland's under-18 team and mentored coaches in Romania. The International Ice Hockey Federation also brought in Caldwell as a skills camp leader for youth and he was part of the IIHF's coach development exchange program.

Closer to home, he served as an assistant coach with Andy Murray in 2012 with the NCAA Division 1 Western Michigan Broncos.

Caldwell spearheaded the Breakfast Club in Deloraine in 2004; a program that gives young players a chance to work on their skills. The concept is now used across the country.

He was inducted as a member of the Deloraine Royals into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015 and was named Hockey Manitoba's Volunteer of the Year in 2012.

3225Lynda Kidd Chorley was arguably the best all-around female athlete to come out of western Manitoba.

The Hamiota, Man. product became the first-ever female winner of the Brandon Sun's H.L. Krug Crawford sportsperson of the year award in 1964.

Her offensive feats are legendary and came during an era where games were relatively low scoring. She set scoring records in the Western Manitoba High School League each year and averaged an amazing 26 points per game.

Chorley cracked Hamiota's varsity team in Grade 7 and led the Starlettes to the provincial final in each of the six years she played, winning the title twice. In the final game of her high school career, she scored 25 points as Hamiota Collegiate rolled over Glenlawn 40-21 to claim the Manitoba championship.

After starring at the high school level, Chorley played at Brandon College for two seasons where she continued to dominate on offence. Chorley was the Capettes top scorer as they played exhibition games against teams from Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon and Edmonton.

Chorley's college aspirations also focused on achieving a lifelong goal of becoming an educator. Her career included stops in Souris and Selkirk before a tenure in the Brandon School Division. Chorley taught 14 years at Earl Haig School and then Harrison School from 1984 to 1997. During her 31 years as an inspirational leader in the classroom, she kept her students active by coaching basketball.

She is a proud member of the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and the Manitoba High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame for her individual accolades. She was also inducted as a team member into the Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame on two occasions.

3522Linda Forsyth (nee Edwards) etched her name in the Bobcat history books through hard work and by the motto, "practice makes perfect".

The Ottawa, Ont. product made her first trip to Brandon in 1979 for the Canada Winter Games where she represented Ontario in basketball. Edwards and the team earned a silver medal after finishing runner-up to Quebec in the final.

She established herself as a top scorer and rebounder in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. She was named a league all-star all three years she played from 1979-1982.

Edwards was recognized as BU's Female Athlete of the Year, team MVP and earned the prestigious H. Stuart Perdue Award for sportsmanship over the course of her career.

She burst on the scene in 1979-80 and was named a first-team conference all-star after finishing second in the league scoring, free throws and defensive rebounds.

In 1980-81, Edwards and the Bobcats narrowly missed a trip to nationals. She was fourth in league scoring, second in free throw percentage and cracked the top-10 in rebounding.

Edwards earned her teaching certificate and an academic scholarship at BU. She used that to complete her masters degree at the University of British Columbia. She also played one season with the Thunderbirds where she finished second on the team in scoring.

She retired following a 30-year teaching career, working in Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria and Yellowknife. Her three decades as an educator included coaching a number of different sports.

3612Bruce Gullett was a rugged, tougher than nails blue liner with the Brandon College Caps hockey team from 1961-1965.

Gullett's grit was displayed in full force on the gridiron for three seasons where he served as captain and played on both sides of the ball. His efforts earned him a prestigious spot on the All-Time College Cap/Bobcat football team.

He also excelled on the baseball field, representing Team Canada at the world championship in 1972 in Nicaragua. Gullett was a 12-time all-star in the Manitoba Senior Baseball League with the Riverside Canucks. He also managed the club for six years. In total, he was part of seven league titles, three provincial titles and a Western Canadian championship. Gullett was inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002.

Gullett officiated junior 'A' and senior hockey in Manitoba for 20 years and coached at various levels. He also served as minor sports president in Wawanesa, where he was born and raised.

Beyond athletics, Gullett is a cornerstone of the community in Wawanesa. He was a town councilor from 1997-2006 and served as mayor for eight years from 2006-2014.

3619Brian Pallister was known for his imposing sky hook as a member of the Brandon University men's basketball team and he continued to shoot for the sky beyond the Bobcats.

'Big Pal' joined the Bobcats in the mid 1970s after graduating from Arthur Meighen High School in Portage. The 6-foot-8 centre played with BU from 1974-1976, and then returned for the 79-80 season to help the Bobcats win their first-ever conference championship and reach the national final.

His connection to Brandon University Athletics remains strong today. He founded a scholarship to benefit female student-athletes in 2014.

A multi-sport athlete, Pallister is also an accomplished curler and represented Manitoba at the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship in 2001 after winning the province the year prior.

On the ball diamond, he helped form the Portage Diamonds, who captured the Winnipeg Senior Men's Fastball League championship and qualified for nationals in their inaugural year in 1986. The Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame inducted the team in 2017.

Pallister taught at William Morton Collegiate in Gladstone, Man. from 1976 to 1979 before becoming a prominent businessman with the formation of Pallister Financial in the 1980s.

He has also been dedicated to public service since entering politics in the 1990s. He started as the MLA for Portage La Prairie from 1992-1997 and became a key cabinet minister in the provincial government of Gary Filmon.

From 2000-2008 he represented the riding of Portage-Lisgar in the Canadian House of Commons before becoming leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba in 2012.

From MLA to MP, Pallister completed the political triple crown in April of 2016 when he became the 22nd Premier of Manitoba.

3620Euan Roberts had a remarkable run as a member of the Bobcat men's basketball team from 1991-1996.

Before coming to BU, Roberts played at Westwood High School in Malton, Ont. where he was a four-year division all-star.

The accolades continued to roll in for Roberts as a Bobcat. The Great Plains Athletic Conference recognized him as a league all-star in the final three years of his career.

Roberts helped the Bobcats capture three league titles and earn five straight trips to the national tournament over the course of his career. In his final season, the Bobcats won the 1996 CIAU championship to claim the program's fourth national title.

He was a major driving force behind the Bobcats' championship win. He had 14 points and seven rebounds in leading BU past the Alberta Golden Bears, while playing all 40 minutes in the final.

At the conclusion of the season, Roberts was recognized as the team's co-MVP, sharing the honour with teammate Keith Vassell.

Roberts reached great heights beyond the Bobcats. He played professionally in Iceland and was a member of Canada's National 'B' Team that competed in the Jones Cup in Taiwan in the summer of 1995.

Following his player career, Roberts gave back to the game in a big way, coaching in B.C. for over 20 years. He led the Abbotsford-based Yale Lions to the B.C. 'AAAA' boys' provincial basketball championship in 2015 and was named coach of the year.

3610Marie Rohleder has an impressive individual resume as a member of the Bobcats and was the ultimate team player over the course of her five seasons with BU.

The Boissevain, Man. product was named a Great Plains Athletic Conference all-star in three of her five seasons with the Bobcats. Rohleder is in select company when it comes to all-star selections of the GPAC era. She joins Linda Edwards, Sandra Hamilton and Janet Lumsden as the only women's basketball players to be recognized as a league all-star three or more times.

She was co-winner of BU's rookie of the year award in 1983-84 after a standout high school career. She was honoured as a provincial all-star in both basketball and volleyball as a Bronco before becoming a Bobcat.

Rohleder was a tenacious rebounder and was rewarded for her efforts. In her final two seasons, she finished second in the conference in that category. In the three seasons prior, she finished in the top five or better in league rebounding.

She was recognized as the 1987 Brandon University Female Athlete of the Year after leading the Bobcats in points (11.4 per game) and rebounding (8.9 per game) for a second straight season. She was also named team MVP.

Rohleder represented Manitoba at major competitions. The first was the 1985 Canada Winter Games. She scored 22 points in Manitoba's 71-53 win over top-ranked B.C., which helped propel them to a spot in the gold medal game. Rohleder was Manitoba's top scorer as they finished runner-up to Ontario in a hard-fought final. She led the team with 12 points in a 54-50 loss to bring home a silver medal. The following year, Rohleder and Manitoba earned a bronze medal at junior nationals.

She also reached the professional ranks, playing in England and Ireland.

Her coaching career started where her passion for basketball began. She led her hometown Broncos for three years, including the 1992 season when the team finished with a silver medal at AA provincials.

Rohleder later coached basketball, cross-country and track and field at Arthur Meighen School and Portage Collegiate for 13 years.

Her final coaching stop was Westmount School in Swan Lake. She led the girls and boys basketball and volleyball teams for three years, while serving as principal.

Rohleder also played a key role in the growth of basketball in the province, coaching the Central Region for three years as part of Basketball Manitoba's Development Program.

3617The 1980-81 Bobcat Women's Basketball Team set the bar high and nearly achieved their ultimate goal of reaching the national championship tournament.

BU cracked the national top-10 rankings and posted a 12-and-4 record to finish in second-place in the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

1980-81 was the pinnacle of a building process for the Bobcats after the team went winless in 1978-79, followed by a 9-and-7 mark in 79-80.

Brandon narrowly missed a chance to go to nationals after a runner-up finish to their arch-rival, the Winnipeg Wesmen in the best-of-three GPAC Final.

After losing the opening game 64-61, the Bobcats kept their title hopes alive with a clutch 54-51 win in Game 2. Janet Lumsden scored back-to-back late baskets to seal the victory for BU.

In the third and deciding game, Brandon dropped a hard-fought 61-59 decision against the Wesmen. Linda Edwards and Lumsden both recorded 17 points for BU.

Lumsden was named a GPAC first-team all-star, a second-team all-Canadian and BU's Female Athlete of the Year after leading the conference in scoring as a rookie.

Edwards was a second-team conference all-star while Chris Hogan was the team's rookie of the year.

The Bobcat roster included an international star as Claire Booker was named BU's most improved player. Booker was an import standout from the U.K. and led the league in defensive rebounds. She was a member of England's national team.

Beyond the GPAC regular season, the Bobcats found success in exhibition tournaments.

They won their own invitational tournament in mid-November after defeating the University of North Dakota in overtime 70-69 to finish a perfect 3-and-0. BU rallied from a 15-point first-half deficit to secure first-place. Edwards was named tournament MVP, while Hogan and Lumsden were named tournament all-stars.

In late January, Brandon also won two of three round-robin games to finish in second-place at an exhibition tournament in Toronto. In their final game, Lumsden scored a whopping 43 points to power the Bobcats over York 80-67.

3621The 1979-80 Bobcat men's basketball team laid the foundation for the programs long-running success in the years to follow.

Brandon finished the '79-80 season with an overall record of 40-and-10. At the time, it was the best season in BU men's basketball history. They finished in first-place in the Great Plains Athletic Conference with a near perfect record of 15-and-1.

The accomplishments marked a major turnaround for the program after the Bobcats struggled two seasons prior, winning only three of 16 conference games.

The Bobcats claimed their first-ever GPAC title by knocking off their provincial rival, the Winnipeg Wesmen in the final to advance to the CIAU tournament for the first time.

Brandon defeated Winnipeg 67-63 in Game 2 to sweep the best-of-3 league final. The Bobcats were down 33-30 at the halftime break and trailed with 11 minutes remaining before rallying down the stretch. Keith Streiter hit a baseline jumper with eight minutes to go to put the Bobcats ahead for good, 54-52.

At nationals, the Bobcats edged York 91-90 in the quarter-finals and beat Winnipeg in the semifinals 85-81 before dropping a 73-65 decision against the Victoria Vikes in the final.

The late Jerry Abernathy was an all-Canadian in 1979-80. He led the country in rebounding at 13.9 per game. The 'Human Eraser' was named an all-star at the national tournament.

Fred Lee was named GPAC player of the year, an all-Canadian and a tournament all-star. The native of Brooklyn, New York had a brilliant season with the Bobcats, averaging 24 points per game.

Keith Streiter was named a league all-star, while Jerry Hemmings earned GPAC and CIAU Coach of the Year honours.

Among the other highlights that season was a seven-game European tour where Bobcats finished with a 5-and-2 record.
Source: http://gobobcats.ca/news/2018/3/23/alumni-2018-wall-of-fame-inductees-announced.aspx 

New Manitoba Sport Hall of Fame Exhibit Features Winnipeg Toilers Basketball Memorabilia

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Reflections of the Great War: Manitoban Athletes-In-Arms
The newest feature exhibit at the Manitoba Sport Hall of Fame is called Reflections of the Great War: Manitoban Athletes-In-Arms.  In celebration of the 100 years’ anniversary of the end of the First World War, the exhibit features Manitoba’s athletes and sports teams, or the battalions to which they belonged, during the war.


The collection includes memorabilia form the Winnipeg Toilers Basketball Club who formed around the time of the Great War.  The new collection officially opened on May 1 and will be featured through to January 2019.

Using information from the digitized First World War personnel records in concert with archival materials such as badges, medals, articles of clothing and uniforms, and sports equipment, the curators designed this exhibit to showcase the incredible efforts of our honoured members and other athletes in the early 20th century.


The MSHOF is open located at and has operating hours of...

Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
145 Pacific Avenue | Winnipeg, MB | R3B 2Z6
1-204-925-5936 | halloffame@sportmanitoba.ca

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Wednesday : 10:00am to 8:00pm
Thursday : 10:00am to 8:00pm
Friday : 10:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday : 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday: Closed

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Source: https://www.sportmanitoba.ca/hall-of-fame/feature-exhibit

Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum Annual Report

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This was another eventful year for the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum (MBHOFM). The continued development of our site in the Duckworth Centre at the University of Winnipeg has been a huge success. Manitoba is still the only province in Canada that has a permanent site for a basketball hall of fame. The following were the highlights :

  • from April 1, 2017 to April 29, 2018, we recorded 19,628 visitors ; this number continues to increase each year
  • our 16th Induction Dinner was held on September 30, 2017 where our newest inductees were honoured - John Cook and Deb Steele-Kretschmer (players), Dennis Alvestad, Mike Hill, Larry Marquardson and Wayne Ruff (builders) and the 1991 Team Manitoba 19U Women's Provincial Team and the 1983, 1987and 1988 Vincent Massey Trojans Varsity Girls (teams)
  • the continued growth of our heritage inventory collection ; this year we saw some tremendous additions in uniforms and other memorabilia
  • the development and display of 31 new photographs, with captions, representing individuals in our basketball history dating back to the 1940s 
  • the further organization of all printed materials and photographs in our collection with the use of the labeled  hanging folders and vertical magazine racks
  • the addition of ASUS Chromebit CS10 Sticks to our video monitors and the acquisition of a perpetual license for Google Chrome kiosks
  • our continued support of the University of Winnipeg Scholarship Fund with our annual donation
  • an agreement with Brandon University Athletics to establish a sponsorship partnership that will have our Hall of Fame involved in Bobcat basketball activities   
  • we continued to get great support in our on-going fundraising campaign with donations from our honoured members and friends through the National Sports Trust Fund (NSTF)
  • we continued as a Level 1 Museum by the Community Museum Grants Program which results in financial support of $1350.00
  • on a sad note, we lost two well-known and valuable members of our Hall of Fame committee - Mrs. Gerry Ilchyna and Irv Hanec both passed away this past year - they will be missed

Our MBHOFM is open every day during the year with the exception of statutory holidays. It is open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily. The members of our organizing committee are : Ross Wedlake (Chair), Janet McMahon (Treasurer), Vic Pruden (Past Chair), Jerry Ilchyna, Wes Crymble, Morris Glimcher, Jerry Hemmings, Carol Ploen-Hosegood, Ken Opalko, Susan Johnson and Adam Wedlake (Recording Secretary - Ex-Officio).

For 2018 the following are planned  :

  • the replacement of the sliding glass doors on all five display cabinets
  • the exploration of establishing an endowment fund that will be administered by The Winnipeg Foundation through the Manitoba Heritage Trust Program ; this would guarantee long term sustainability for our Hall of Fame . 

 In conclusion, we need to mention the tremendous and continuing support we get from the University of Winnipeg. Our Hall of Fame and Museum would not exist without this support and the support of our extended basketball community through Basketball Manitoba.


Respectfully submitted by
Ross Wedlake, Chair, MBHOFM

Basketball's Joey Vickery to be Inducted into Manitoba Sport Hall of Fame as Part of Class of '18

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Image result for mbhof joey vickeryThe Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame announced the class of athletes, builders, and one team that will be inducted November 3, 2018, at the 39th annual induction ceremony presented by Manitoba Liquor Marts at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg.

This year’s individual recipients in the Athlete category include: a decorated blind Paralympic swimmer, the all-time WHA leader in goalie games played, wins and playoff wins, a seven-time national speed skating champion, a two-time World curling champion, and an international basketball phenom.

The Builder category is made up of a former president of the Canadian Handball Association and a boxing official who’s a judge, jury member, and technical delegate and official for the International Boxing Association.

The only Manitoba ladies golf team to win the Canadian Ladies Amateur Team title rounds out this year’s slate of inductees.

The 2018 inductees are:


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Joey Vickery
Basketball – Athlete

Born in Winnipeg, Joey Vickery’s basketball career has been as long as it has been impressive. A master of the three point shot, Vickery first enjoyed success at the University level with Brandon University as a 3 time CIAU national champion and MVP in 1989. He competed for Canada twice at the World Student Games, winning a silver medal in 1991. He also competed at the 1994 World Championships. He went to Europe to play pro in 1996 and his career has taken him to five different countries. Currently living in Austria and playing with the Mattersburg Rocks, he was inducted into the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005.




Joey (back row, 2nd from left) with the 1989 National Champions Brandon Bobcats

Other joining Joey in the Class of '18 include...


Don Brownell*
Handball – Builder

Kirby Cote
Swimming – Athlete

Joe Daley
Hockey – Athlete

Nieva Embuldeniya
Boxing – Builder

Donna (McCannell) Keating
Speed Skating – Athlete

Jeff Stoughton
Curling – Athlete

1962 Manitoba Ladies Golf Team

* inducted posthumously

Joey, with Morris Glimcher, being induced
into the MHSAA High School Hall of Fame in 2015
“This year’s class of athletes, builders, and one team who will join Manitoba’s finest in sport later this year, is exceptional,” said Jamie Kraemer, Chair of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors. “The collective contributions to sport in Manitoba, on the national and international stages are truly outstanding. We strive to collect, preserve, celebrate, and showcase the history and heritage of sport excellence and achievement, and these eight recipients have earned their rightful place in Manitoba’s sport history.”

"We're incredibly proud of Manitoba's sport history and the legends that make up this year's inductee class," said Jeff Hnatiuk, President and CEO of Sport Manitoba. "We're pleased to celebrate their countless career achievements as we inspire the next generation."

“We are very proud to be the presenting sponsor of this year’s Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony,” said Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries President and CEO Peter Hak. “This prestigious event celebrates the legacies and contributions made by this dedicated group of Manitobans in the world of sport. Congratulations to all the nominees.”

Tickets for the induction dinner are on sale now.  For more on tickets and the other bios, go to...

https://www.sportmanitoba.ca/manitoba-sports-hall-fame-announces-class-2018

Basketball Hall of Fame Nominations for Class of 2019 Due December 15

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The Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame & Museum has announced that the next Induction Dinner will be held on Saturday September 28, 2019. The Selection Committee is now requesting nominations of worthy candidates for the 2017 Induction that meet the set criteria.  Deadline to submit a nomination for the next induction is December 15, 2018.  To submit a nomination for consideration, please visit the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame website at...

Manitoba Basketball Hall of Famehttp://www.mbhof.com/p/nominate.html

Decades of giving back to the sport she loves

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After more than 50 years volunteering with basketball and wheelchair basketball organizations,
Maureen Orchard (Class of '15) says she’s got at least as much out of the experience as she’s put in.

And considering Orchard’s extensive list of contributions, accolades and honours relating to both sports on a global scale, that’s really saying something.

Orchard, who lives in St. Vital, was recently honoured by the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation with the prestigious Gold Medal Triad award, and the title of honorary secretary general. She was presented with the award and title by current IWBF president Ulf Mehrens at the 2018 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Hamburg, Germany.

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RELATED: 20 Questions With Maureen Orchard | Winnipeg Sun

Brandon University Basketball Documentary: Powerhouse on the Prairies Now Available for Purchase

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For three seasons at the end of the 1980s, the Brandon University Bobcats men’s basketball team cemented its reputation as one of the dominant varsity powerhouses in Canada. The documentary Powerhouse on the Prairies looks back at this legacy, combining thrilling game footage and interviews with key Bobcat figures.

Powerhouse on the Prairies is available for pre-order on DVD or Blu-ray. A portion of sales will support the Jerry and Marnie Hemmings Scholarship Fund, a financial aid program for student-athletes in Brandon University’s Faculty of Education or Department of Physical Education Studies.

Watch the above 1-minute trailer and then head over to the official website to purchase your copy!

https://www.prairiepowerhouse.ca/



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MBHOF Member Maureen Orchard Named IWBF Honourary Secretary General

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Retiring secretary general Maureen Orchard (MBHOF Class of '15) has been named as honorary secretary general for the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF).

IWBF President, Ulf Mehrens, presented Orchard with the new title at the IWBF World Congress, which took place alongside the 2018 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Hamburg Germany.

The Canadian native, Orchard, stepped down as IWBF President four years ago after serving as it for 12 years, but for the past four years continued to undertake the role of secretary general.

Now after over 50 years as a dedicated basketball and wheelchair basketball volunteer, Orchard has decided to step back from the sport to enable her to spend more time with her loved ones.

Since 1991 Orchard has been involved in the highest levels of wheelchair basketball. In 1994 she became a member of the IWBF Competitions Commission and in 1998 President of Competitions. She has championed development within the international zones and enhanced opportunities for junior athletes and women around the world.

IWBF President, Ulf Mehrens, said “IWBF can proudly determine the continued growth of our organization is inseparably connected to one name, Mrs. Maureen Orchard. Without her, IWBF would not be where we are today, and no words can express our gratitude.

“There is no one more deserving than Maureen to have been recognized and awarded the title of honorary secretary-general. There is no doubt that Maureen’s knowledge will be required from time to time in the future when new challenges arise, and it is reassuring to know Maureen will be on hand for advice should IWBF need it as Honorary Secretary General.”

Orchard’s achievements were also recognized at the 2018 World Congress where she awarded the IWBF’s Gold Medal Triad.


UPDATED: In Memory of Peter Falk

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UPDATED: It is with great sadness that Basketball Manitoba and the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame marks the passing of Peter Falk. "The Bear", as he was affectionately known, passed away suddenly on October 26. Peter was well-known in our Manitoba basketball community, especially in the St. Vital area and at Dakota Collegiate.

As a player, he was a member of the 1974 and 1975 Dakota Lancers, MHSAA Varsity Boys Provincial Champions where he was once selected as the most valuable player in the provincial tournament. Both of his championship Lancer teams were inducted into our Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003. He also coached the Sisler Spartans and then his beloved Dakota Lancers Varsity Girls' teams for many years leading them to back-to-back provincial championships in 1990 and 1991. In 1992, he was selected MHSAA Coach of the Year and also served as a Basketball Manitoba provincial coach.

He was known as a great man, a great teammate and a great coach. Furthermore, he was a highly respected lawyer in our provincial legal system. He will be missed. Our condolences go out to Peter's family and many friends.

Peter will be interred at 1:45 p.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens, followed by a celebration of his life at 3:30 p.m. at 603 Wellington Crescent at Academy Road (Unitarian Church). 

Read more about Peter and when service details are set at...

https://www.integritydeathcare.com/falk-peter
and
https://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-259586/FALK_PETE

Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame 2nd Annual Special Recognition Night Set for Fri Nov 30 at Brandon University

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The Brandon University Bobcats and the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame & Museum are holding their second annual Recognition Night on...

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2018
6 PM (WOMEN’S) & 8 PM (MEN’S)
@ THE HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE
BOBCATS VS WINNIPEG WESMEN

Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame members will sit together in a special VIP area and complimentary appetizers will be served.

Present THIS INVITATION at the admission table to receive free entry into the games. RSVP by contacting Events Coordinator Tyler Crayston at 204.724.8360 or at craystont@brandonu.ca.

Wesmen Seeking Contact Info for Women's Basketball Players From 80s & 90s

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The Wesmen Classic is returning to a basketball format for 2018 and the women's team will have centre stage.  The 52nd Classic (Dec. 28-30, 2018) will be a celebration of the rich history of women's basketball at the University of Winnipeg, and alumnae of all years are invited to be a part of the three-day event.

Wesmen Athletics is currently reaching out to locate and invite as many former players, coaches and staff to join us in one of the great Canadian holiday sporting traditions.  More specifically, members of the 88-win teams of the early 90s are wanted to be part of special festivities honouring that era.

More details will follow in the coming weeks, but a number of ceremonies and celebrations are in the works to honour the names of our past who gave so much to create a history of excellence for Wesmen Basketball.

We ask that you circulate the word to other former players and coaches, and anyone wishing to be added to the mailouts can contact David Larkins at d.larkins@uwinnipeg.ca or 204-786-9823.

New Winnipeg Sun Top 10 Basketball Player Archive Released

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The Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame & Museum has a new digital collection on its website featuring all the Winnipeg Sun Top 10 high school boys and girls basketball player articles published since 1990.  The annual feature showcases the top 10 boys and girls players in high school basketball as determined by a panel of coaches.  The publication has been a long tradition as part of the Manitoba March Madness and is now put together in one collection.  The lists feature some current and soon to be Hall of Famers and those who went on to bigger things with basketball later in their playing careers.

You can see the full 28+ years of archival material on the Hall of Fame website at...


https://www.mbhof.com/p/winnipeg-sun-top-10-archives.html


Basketball Manitoba and the MBHOF thank our current University of Manitoba intern Shaylene Teitsma for her work in researching and putting all this information together!  This collection will be updated annually each March as the new Winnipeg Sun Top 10's are released.

Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame Launches New Fundraising Campaign; Donate Now

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The Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum today announced a new fundraising initiative as part of the Giving Tuesday initiative aimed to sustain the long-term viability of the organization through a new partnership with the Manitoba Heritage Trust Program.

The Manitoba Heritage Trust Program aims to attract public and private funding and provide long-term, sustainable revenue for community projects and organizations, with a special emphasis on heritage organizations. Through the program, qualifying museums which now include the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum, are encouraged to create an endowment fund at their local Manitoba community foundation. Stretch dollars to heritage fund gifts are provided by the Province of Manitoba.

Manitoba is home to 55 community foundations, each of which provides grants to community projects and community organizations operating within a specific area of the province. The Winnipeg Foundation, Canada’s first community foundation, is helping strengthen philanthropy across the province by providing supports and services to engage and build capacity amongst Manitoba’s community foundations.

Hall of Fame and Museum

The Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum was established at the University of Winnipeg, Duckworth Centre in 2001. This unique hall is the only basketball hall of fame in Canada with a permanent site dedicated to celebrating those honoured and preserving the heritage of the game, featuring rotating exhibits, history of basketball in Manitoba, clips of classic games, artifacts and much more. The hall has partnered with The Winnipeg Foundation through the Manitoba Heritage Trust Program (MHTP) to establish the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum Fund. This endowment fund will ensure the hall will be financially sustainable and continue to grow now and in the future.

The goal is to raise $50,000 over the next three years. Until March 31, 2021, for every $2 donated to our fund the MHTP will contribute $1, to a maximum of $170,000.

To make a donation to the fund, please visit the below link...

Support the Hall of Fame


Donations are also accepted offline.  
  • Donations can be made by phone with a credit card to 204-944-9474 or 1-877-974-3631
  • Please click the below image to view a printable form to make your donation via cheque.



Thank you in advance for supporting this important campaign!

2nd Annual Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame Night in Brandon

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On Friday, November 30 at the Brandon University Healthy Living Centre, our Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame hosted its second annual Hall of Fame recognition night during the Bobcat and Wesmen games, It was a fun evening for all those in attendance - the men's game went into a second overtime.  Many people dropped by our designated area to share in some food and fellowship with many old stories being told, with some even being true.

Some of those in attendance are shown in the photo - Left to Right -  Ross Wedlake, Carey Lasuik, Ken Opalko, Vic Pruden, Greg Ross and his wife, Barry Diller and his wife. Thanks to BU and especially Tyler Crayston for organizing the event!

In Memory of Stew Farnell, 1941 - 2019

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It is with sadness that the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame shares the news of the passing of one of its inducted members in Stew Farnell.  Stew was a member of the Class of 1996 in the Builder category.  He was a dedicated high school coach for over 25 years and spent most of his coaching career at Vincent Massey, Brandon, coaching the varsity girls program.   The Vincent Massey Varsity Girls' Teams have been Provincial Finalists eight times and Provincial Champions in 1974, 1975, 1985, and 1986.

Stew worked at Clear Lake Golf Course as a host and was a familiar face to all golfers. More information on Stew and a service can be found at...

https://www.whitesfh.ca/notices/Stewart-Farnell

Our thoughts are with the Farnell family. 


Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum to Announce Class of 2019 on Wed April 17

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OFFICIAL NEWS RELEASE:  The Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum will be hosting a media conference to announce their 2019 honoured inductees on Wednesday, April  17th, 2019 at 11:30 am at the Manitoba Basketball Hall Fame and Museum located on the 2nd floor of the Duckworth Centre, University of Winnipeg, 400 Spence Street. A lunch will be served.

The event will be live streamed on the Basketball Manitoba YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/basketballmanitoba beginning at 11:15 AM.

The Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame proudly displays the names of the past inductees and various display cases featuring exhibits reflecting the glorious history of basketball in Manitoba. Manitoba is still the only province in Canada with a permanent space devoted to a basketball hall of fame.

 The official induction dinner is scheduled for Saturday, September 28th at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg. Tickets will be available shortly.

 For more information please contact:

Ross Wedlake, Chairperson
Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame & Museum
(204) 668-9494
rosswedlake@gmail.com

More information on the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame & Museum can be found at http://www.mbhof.com

DeGuefe, Mulder, Thomson, Vaira, Hanec, McDougall, Moody, Wilson, Dauphin & Sprague Welcomed as Part of Class of '19 MBHOF Induction

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DeGuefe going up for the block at the Wesmen Classic
hosted at the Winnipeg Convention Centre
The Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its Class of 2019. The official induction will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg.

PLAYERS : 

  • Belaineh DeGuefe – graduate of Kelvin High School; University of Winnipeg Wesmen, 1978-82; Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) all-star all four years; GPAC Player-of-the-Year and CIAU/CIS All-Canadian in 1981; Wesmen Athlete-of-the-Year in 1981.
  • Margaret Mulder– native of Barrie, Ontario; University of Winnipeg Wesmen, 1986-89; two-time GPAC All-Star; twice named CIAU/CIS player-of-the-week; All-Canadian in 1988; Canadian National Team in 1988.
  • Isabel (Duncan) Thomson– a true pioneer in women’s basketball for 25 years in the 1930s and 1940s; played 17 years of junior and senior basketball with the Altomahs and the Winnipeg Pegs; represented Manitoba 6 times in the Western Canadian championships; all-star numerous times; team captain; died in 2007.
  • Vaira with the lay-up at the
     old Bobcat Gym
  • Mike Vaira– native of Oregon;Brandon Bobcats 1970-75; in 1973-74 led the nation in scoring with 26.5 pts. per game and became the first Bobcat to be All-Canadian; two-time GPAC All-Star; Brandon University Male Athlete-of-the-Year in 1974; died in 2018.

BUILDERS :

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Builder Irv Hanec
  • Irv Hanec– coached for 45 years at all levels - high school (Elmwood, Daniel McIntyre, St. John’s, Dakota and College Jean Sauve), senior men’s, national and international with St. Andrews Super Saints; Mike Spack Award winner in 1996; Basketball Manitoba Coach-of-the-Year in 2006 when he led CJS to the provincial ‘AAAA’ championship; also officiated for many years and Basketball Manitoba Exec. Dir. 2005-2006;died in 2017.
  • Larry McDougall – coached for 32 years at Dauphin Reg. Sec. School where he won three MHSAA ‘AAA’ Provincial Championships with the Varsity Boys, 1975, 76 & 80 and with the Varsity Girls in 1987; reputation for patience and for building relationships with his players set him aside from many of his peers; died in 2017.
  • Bill Moody – coach and official in Brandon for over 40 years; coached at Neelin, Killarney and Crocus Plains High School where he led teams to many championships as well as the BU Bobcats women’s team for 5 years; two-time GPAC Coach-of-the-Year; longtime official at all levels; presented at many coaching clinics in the Westman Region
  • Isabel (Duncan) Thomson– President of the Greater Women’s Senior Women’s Basketball league for many years; Vice President of the Canadian Amateur Basketball Association (now Canada Basketball); died in 2007. 
  • Builder Dennis Wilson
  • Dennis Wilson – longtime coach/administrator; coached Glenlawn High School Varsity Boys 1961-70; 1967 ‘AAAA’ provincial champions;first president of the Manitoba Basketball Coaches’ Assoc.; as a school administrator supported and helped develop quality programs at many schools; coached in the WMBA, at the International Peace Gardens and in the inner city BeeBall program.
TEAMS :

  • Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School Clippers – Varsity Boys, 1974-75, 1975-76 & 1979-80, MHSAA Provincial ‘AAA’ Champions
  • Ross L. Gray School Raiders (Sprague)– Varsity Girls, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1977-78, 1980-81,1981-82, 1982-83, 1985-86 & 1988-89, MHSAA Provincial Champions

WATCH INDUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO


More information is available from Ross Wedlake at (204) 668-9494 or rosswedlake@gmail.com.

For more information on the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum, please go to http://www.mbhof.com.

Hall Chair Ross Wedlake with Cec & Jon Hanec who were
present in Irv's memory

Hall Chair Ross Wedlake, Inductee Dennis Wilson
and Basketball Manitoba's Adam Wedlake
Members of the Ross L Gray Raiders who
were on hand for the announcement 
Neil and Bob Thomson who were present
at the announcement for their mother Isabel 


National Team Alumni Gather for Canada vs Nigeria Basketball Announcement

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On Monday, April 29, at Bell MTS Place, it was officially announced that Winnipeg will play host on August 9 to a game between the national teams of Canada and Nigeria. This game will feature the Senior A teams of both countries and will showcase many NBA players. The game is in preparation for the FIBA Basketball World Cup in China, August 31 - September 5.

As part of the announcement, many National Team alumni from Manitoba attended and showed what a great history our province has with our Canadian National teams both as players and coaches.   

More information on the game including ticket options can be found HERE

Left to Right - Ted Stoesz, Rick Watts, Bob Town, Devon Daley, Jeff Foreman, Joe Ogoms, Bill Wedlake, Norm Froemel, Ken Opalko, Dan Becker, Ross Wedlake, Kirby Schepp and James Wagner. 


Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Dinner Tickets Now Available for Sept 28 Event

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The Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame has announced that tickets for its upcoming 2019 Induction Dinner are now available for sale.  The 17th Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Dinner will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2019.

That evening will see the induction of four players (Belaineh DeGuefe, Margaret Mulder, Isabel (Duncan) Thomson and Mike Vaira), five builders (Irv Hanec, Larry McDougall, Bill Moody, Isabel (Duncan) Thomson, Dennis Wilson), and two groups of teams (Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School Clippers – Varsity Boys, 1974-75, 1975-76 & 1979-80 and Ross L. Gray School Raiders (Sprague) – Varsity Girls, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1977-78, 1980-81,1981-82, 1982-83, 1985-86 & 1988-89).



Arrangements are well underway to make this another very special evening, not only for those being inducted, but for all Hall of Fame members, and the basketball community, in general. The details are as follows :
  • The induction dinner will be held at the Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Avenue, Saturday, September 28 with the bar opening at 5:30 pm and dinner served at about 7:00 pm; the induction ceremonies will follow at about 8:00 pm.
  • Tickets are $80.00 each; reserved tables of eight (8) are $600.00 each; tables will be designated and reserved for groups so you can sit with those you know
  • You can purchase tickets by completing the below form or from Basketball Manitoba at 145 Pacific Avenue, phone 204-925-5775 or from Ross Wedlake at 204-668-9494 or e-mail at rosswedlake@gmail.com 
  • A Silent Auction will be part of the evening.  
  • An informal wine and cheese gathering for all of our newest inductees and all other members and friends will take place on that Saturday afternoon at 1:00 - 2:30 pm at the Hall of Fame and Museum (University of Winnipeg Duckworth Centre – 2nd floor)

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