Harry Peter “Bud” Grant passed away at the age of 95 on Mar. 11, 2023. Grant came to Winnipeg in 1953 after an amazing career in the USA in high school, college, and pro sports in baseball, basketball (with the NBA’s Minneapolis Lakers), and, of course, football (with the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles). The “Grey Fox”…
On Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, hockey icon Bobby Hull passed away at the age of 84. Inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 1989 at the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony, Hull legitimized the upstart World Hockey Association when he became the first professional hockey player to sign a million-dollar contract, at the corner…
November 3, 2022 – Winnipeg MB – For over four decades, the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame has celebrated sport by preserving and showcasing the extraordinary achievements of those who have made their mark on Manitoba’s rich sports history. Tonight’s Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honoured those who have dedicated their lives to…
Guy Simonis passed away on October 6, 2022. He was 91. Read an In Memoriam for Guy here. In 1969, Simonis helped found the Manitoba Amateur Sports Federation as its founding president. His biggest contribution to sport was the development of a sport lottery, Sportstoto, in 1971, laying the groundwork for today’s multi-million dollar lottery…
Halldor Bjarnason (Athlete – Tricycling) Halldor Bjarnason was born on October 31, 1963. Throughout his childhood, he had a passion for cycling and used it to get everywhere. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, but he did not let that stop him from living a life filled with many extraordinary experiences. In university, Halldor met…
Patrick Jebbison ( Athlete – Basketball) Patrick Jebbison was born in 1964, and grew up in the greater Toronto area. At a young age, he showcased exceptional talent as an athlete, especially in basketball. He starred at Martin Grove Collegiate and became one of the most sought after recruits from highschool. It was the University…
Don Baizley (Builder – Hockey) Don Baizley was born on May 15, 1942 in Kenora, Ontario, but grew up and worked all his life in Winnipeg. Growing up, Don had a passion for hockey, playing two seasons in the MJHL before beginning his career in law. He was called to the Manitoba Bar in 1967…
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame learned that Harry Langford passed away September 19, 2022 at the age of 92 in Nanaimo, BC. You can read his obituary in the Nanaimo News Bulletin here. Langford played for the Daniel McIntyre Maroons, being named an offensive and defensive all-star and winning three straight provincial championships for…
Gladwyn Scott passed away on August 25, 2022. He was 90 years of age. You can read his obituary here. The Hamiota native was a longtime teacher, principal, and superintendent who helped co-found the Manitoba High School Athletic Association in 1962 and the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997. A member of the Manitoba…
Evelyn (Wawryshyn Litwin) Moroz passed away on February 3, 2022 at the age of 97. You can read her obituary here. Softball and baseball superstar Evie Moroz (nee Wawryshyn) was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 1992. Locally, she starred with the CUAC Blues and later with the Muskegon Lassies for 5…