New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame facts for kids
| Temple de la Renommée Sportive du Nouveau-Brunswick | |
Exterior facade of the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame museum
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| Established | 1970 |
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| Location | 503 Queen Street Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Type | Sports hall of fame |
The New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame is a special place in Fredericton, New Brunswick. It's like a museum and a hall of fame all in one! This place celebrates amazing athletes, sports teams, and people who helped build sports in New Brunswick. Each year, new people are added to this special hall of fame.
The Hall of Fame started in 1970. It's a non-profit group that works to "save and celebrate" the history of sports in New Brunswick. The museum has cool exhibits about the people and teams who have been honored.
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The Museum: A Look Inside
The New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame has its museum at 503 Queen Street in Fredericton. This building is called the John Thurston Clark Memorial Building. Inside, you'll find fun, interactive exhibits. There's also a huge collection of charcoal portraits. Each portrait shows someone who has been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
History of the Building
The building itself has a long history. It first opened in 1881 as a customs office and post office. Later, it was named after the son of William George Clark. He was a very important person in New Brunswick. The New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame moved into this historic building in 1976.
Who Are the Hall of Famers?
By 2019, more than 250 people and teams had been inducted into the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame. Inductees are put into two main groups. These groups are "builders" or "players." The "players" group includes individual athletes and whole sports teams.
How Do People Get Inducted?
To be chosen as an athlete, you must have brought great honor to New Brunswick. For "builders," they must have helped sports grow and develop in the province.
First, someone needs to nominate a person or team. If the person nominated has passed away, their family must agree. The deadline to nominate someone each year is November 30.
Famous Inductees You Should Know
Many incredible athletes and teams have been honored here. Here are just a few of them:
- Individuals
- Marc Albert - A talented volleyball player.
- Earle Avery - Known for his skills in harness racing.
- Norman Buchanan (MC) - A baseball player, army officer, and businessman. He was very brave during World War II.
- Rhéal Cormier - A pitcher who played in Major League Baseball.
- J. Howard Crocker - An important educator for the YMCA and sports executive.
- Tony Currie - A player in the National Hockey League.
- Mabel DeWare - A national champion in curling.
- Gordie Drillon - Another great National Hockey League player.
- Yvon Durelle - A famous boxing champion.
- Dave Durepos - An amazing wheelchair basketball player.
- Dick Gamble - Played in the National Hockey League.
- Charles Gorman - A fast speed skater.
- Danny Grant - Played in the National Hockey League.
- Bill Harris - Played in Major League Baseball.
- Buster Harvey - An ice hockey player.
- Russ Howard - Won an Olympic Gold Medal in curling.
- Marianne Limpert - A fantastic swimmer.
- Willy Logan - A speed skater.
- Peter Maher - A well-known ice hockey announcer.
- Greg Malone - Played in the National Hockey League.
- Manny McIntyre - Played both hockey and baseball.
- Roland McLenahan - Played in the National Hockey League.
- Roland Melanson - Played in the National Hockey League.
- Willie O'Ree - The very first Black player in the National Hockey League.
- Scott Pellerin - Played in the National Hockey League.
- Matt Stairs - Played in Major League Baseball.
- Don Sweeney - Played in the National Hockey League.
- Milaine Thériault - A skilled cross-country skier.
- Ron Turcotte - A Hall of Fame jockey who rode the famous horse Secretariat to win the Triple Crown.
- Stacy Wilson - An Olympic women's hockey player.
- Groups and Teams
- The Paris Crew - World champions in rowing.
- Campbellton Tigers - The ice hockey club from 1972.
- Campbellton Tigers - The ice hockey club from 1977.
- Moncton Hawks - The ice hockey club from 1970.
- Wayne Tallon, Mike Kennedy, Mike Flannery, Wade Blanchard - These four won the 2014 World Senior Curling Championship.
More to Explore
If you're interested in other sports halls of fame, check these out:
- Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
- Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
- BC Sports Hall of Fame
- Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
- Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame
- Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
- List of museums in New Brunswick
