ANNUAL PROGRAM 2021 2022 - Honouring Excellence - Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
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Contents 2021 Premier’s Message / Chairman’s Message ................................................................ 2 Our Mission / Our Vision / Staff .............................................................................. 3 CEO Message ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Chairs of the Hall of Fame / Board of Directors.................................................................................................................. 5 Our Museum Activities........................................................................................................................................................... 6 Our Education Program.......................................................................................................................................................... 7 Richard Dalton (by Katie Tanner) ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Todd Hallett (by Joel Jacobson) .............................................................................................................................................. 14 Robert Putnam (by Lyle Carter) ............................................................................................................................................ 18 Hall of Fame Selection Process .............................................................................................................................................. 24 Friends of the Hall ................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Ted Upshaw (by Bruce Rainnie) ........................................................................................................................................ 32 Team Dacey 2004 Brier Curling Champion (by Bruce Rainnie) ....................................................................................... 38 Cathy Mason (by Joel Jacobson) ............................................................................................................................................. 46 Brian Todd (by Katie Tanner) ................................................................................................................................................ 52 Editor: Katie Tanner Contributors: Lyle Carter, Joel Jacobson, Bruce Rainnie, Katie Tanner Magazine Photography: Hall of Fame collections, inductee personal collections, others as credited Layout and Design: Katie Tanner, Rocket Ink Sponsorship and Advertising: Karolyn Sevcik Printing: Bounty Print Contact: PO Box 955, 1800 Argyle Street, Suite 416, Halifax, NS B3J 2V9 Phone: 902-421-1266 ◆ Email: info@nsshf.com ◆ Website: www.nsshf.com
Premier’s Message Our Mission O The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame’s mission is to honour excellence n behalf of the Province of Nova Scotia, I am pleased to welcome you to the 2021 Nova Scotia in Nova Scotia sport by sharing stories of our history and heroes that Sport Hall of Fame induction ceremony. celebrate, educate and inspire. Sport plays such an important role in the health and well-being of our communities. The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame honours our province’s sport heroes and history. It celebrates the talented, dedicated and deserving athletes and leaders who have made a difference in their sports and their communities. Our Vision This year’s inductees are skilled, committed, and well-deserving athletes, coaches and builders who The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame’s vision is that Nova Scotia sport have had outstanding careers. They have and continue to serve as incredible role models for the next achievements and history remain sources of value and inspiration to generation of athletes in Nova Scotia. our communities, and sources of education to our youth. Values Congratulations to the inductees. Being inducted into the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame is an honour and a prized accomplishment. It serves as a reminder of your athletic success and contributions to Nova Scotia’s rich and vibrant sport heritage. • Preserving Nova Scotia sport heritage Thanks to the dedicated organizers, volunteers and athletes that have worked hard to bring this important • Celebrating excellence in Nova Scotia sport event to life. I wish you great success. • Accessibility (to information, the museum facility and programming) Sincerely, • Sustainability (in finances, culture and environment) • Best practices • Diversity and fairness (in our selection process, our programming and our day-to-day operations) Honourable Tim Houston, M.L.A. • Inspiring and motivating youth Premier • Serving and engaging the community Chairman’s Message O Mandate n behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish to offer congratulations to all of this year’s inductees. Welcome to the Hall of Fame and thank you for your incredible contributions to sport in Nova Scotia. On a personal note, during my time as Co-Chair of the 2018 Special Olympics Summer Games in To permanently record Nova Scotia’s Antigonish, I got to see the work of Cathy Mason up close. Cathy was the Chef de Mission for Team Nova sport heritage, and to maintain a Scotia at these games and did a remarkable job. Cathy has touched the lives of many in Pictou County and collection that is representative of that beyond, and we are thrilled to recognize her tonight as the first Special Olympic builder ever to be inducted to heritage the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame. To recognize, honour and celebrate As it has been for many other non-profit organizations, it has been a challenging 18 months for the Nova individuals, teams and organizations who have achieved excellence in, or Scotia Sport Hall of Fame. However, I am pleased to report that we have emerged in a relatively stable contributed significantly to, sport in position. For that, we thank the municipal, provincial, and federal governments for their generous assistance. But it’s also due to careful Nova Scotia management of our operations and the help of our dedicated team of volunteers. All of the above have us positioned for an exceptional year where we build a new hall of fame that promises to be bigger, better and more varied than anything we have ever offered. To conduct educational programs related to achievements of historical significance in Nova Scotia sport, and The Hall of Fame team: (Left to Right) Bruce Rainnie, President & CEO; I want to thank my fellow Board members and especially the Hall staff – Karolyn Sevcik, Shane Mailman, Katie Tanner and Bruce to make them available to all Nova Scotians Karolyn Sevcik, Manager, Administration & Special Events; Katie Tanner, Rainnie. Your dedication to sport and sport heroes in this province is a source of great inspiration. Here’s to what promises to be a Museum & Communications Coordinator; and, Shane Mailman, Director of memorable next 12 months… To make information related to Nova Programs & Operations. Scotia’s sport heritage available and Sincerely, accessible to the general public and other organizations, and to publicize this information to wider audiences including those outside of the province Marc Champoux Chairman To serve the community by providing an accessible facility, a variety of programming, and opportunities for engagement and partnerships 2 3
CEO Message Chairs A of the fter more than a year’s delay, welcome back to our favourite event here at the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame! Our annual induction ceremony is something we take great pride in, and our goal is to tell the stories of our heroes to the best of our abilities. The induction class of 2021 is typically outstanding, featuring athletes and builders who have left their marks in this province and far beyond. Here is a message that bears repeating— the mission of the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame is guided Hall of Fame by two overriding principles: 1) To honour and preserve the legacies of Nova Scotians who have made a significant contribution to sport in the province and 2) to make sure these stories are told to Nova Scotia Board of D irec tors Chairman.................................... Marc Champoux youth, so that they may see what can be accomplished with hard work and a healthy does of humility. Vice Chairman.................................... Ian Sullivan When children in this province look at the 2021 inductees, they will realize that greatness can be achieved no matter gender, race, Cape Breton Region....................... Patrick Lahey hometown, or socioeconomic standing. That is a powerful message and one that kids can benefit greatly from hearing. Central Region................................... Mike Brien A huge thank you to our selection panel and committee, who took on the challenging task of selecting those most deserving of John ‘Gee’ Ahern Hugh Noble Dorothy Walker Fundy Region.............................. Tanya Colburne induction. Kudos as well to the staff of the Hall—Karolyn Sevcik, Shane Mailman, and Katie Tanner. They are an exceptional group Halifax Halifax Centreville South Shore Region............................... Gil Dares and their dedication to the Hall and its inductees is unsurpassed. 1958 – 1968 1977 – 1979 1980 – 1983 Valley Region................................. Rene MacKay Highlands Region............................ Angie Kolen A note of thanks as well to our friend, the great Joel Jacobson. Behind the scenes, he has helped to produce Induction Night for Director-At-Large ...................... Jim Boudreau close to four decades, and manages to annually bring passion, efficiency, and humour to this event. I have had the opportunity Director-At-Large ......................... Ted Upshaw to attend induction ceremonies across the country for other sport heritage organizations, and I can tell you that by every metric Director-At-Large ................... Josie Gascoigne (production quality, writing, length of ceremony, memorable moments), the Nova Scotia celebration is among the very best. This is in Director-At-Large ........................... Jim Mills large part due to Joel’s enthusiasm, proficiency, and commitment. Director-At-Large .................Karen Gardiner Government Representative ....Michelle Aucoin In closing, thank you for supporting the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame, and enjoy what will be a very special evening. Jim Bayer Bill White Eleanor Norrie Treasurer ............................ Stephanie O’Connor Sincerely, Wolfville Wolfville Truro 1983 – 1985 1986 – 1991 1991 – 1993 Past Chairman................................... Rob Randall Bruce Rainnie S taff President & CEO............................. Bruce Rainnie Director, Programs & Operations........... Shane Mailman Download the Nova Scotia Sport Manager, Administration & Special Events.......................... Karolyn Sevcik Hall of Fame’s free mobile app to Tom Lynch Danny Gallivan Fred MacGillivray Museum & Communications Halifax Halifax Halifax Coordinator..................................... Katie Tanner play trivia, access our inductee 1993 – 1998 1998 – 2001 2001 – 2010 A uditors and artifact databases, and Collins Barrow interact with exclusive content at L egal C ounsel participating locations! Stephen Russell Floyd Gaetz Don Mills Rob Randall Russell Piggott Jones Halifax Halifax Halifax Open your phone camera and scan the QR code here to 2010 – 2012 2012 – 2014 2015 – 2018 I ncorporation Marc Champoux 1983 download. Antigonish 2018 – Present 4 5
Our Museum Activities OUr Education Program • The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame launched a free mobile app as part of an initiative to have a greater presence across The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame was pleased to offer virtual “Hero Chats” as part of its Future Hall of Famers Education the province. Powered by ThinkProxi, the app allows users to access up-to-date information, unlock exclusive content Program when pandemic restrictions prevented in-person presentations in early 2021. when visiting exhibits, enhance their interactive experience, and test their skills with trivia and games. While the Hall of Fame facility may currently be closed, we have been busy working on travelling exhibits and satellite displays at other In honour of Black History Month in February, we hosted chats with Hall of Famer and softball legend Mark Smith, as well locations throughout Nova Scotia. The app works with beacon sensors at these locations to provide an enhanced visitor as inductee and basketball star Justine Colley-Leger. To celebrate International Women’s Day in March, we hosted a chat with experience— you can currently find displays with exclusive app content at the Truro Sports Hall of Fame, Centre 200, and Olympic gymnast Ellie Black. These chats were great opportunities for students to interact with Nova Scotian athletes, as the Scotiabank Centre mezzanine level. Check our website for an updated list of locations. teachers could submit questions from students for the athletes prior to the chats. • Keep everything the Hall of Fame has to offer at your fingertips and download the free app (pictured top left) using the The chats were hosted by Hall of Fame CEO Bruce Rainnie, and were offered free of charge to all schools across the province. QR code on page 4. Also, make sure to check out our Top 15 Greatest Athletes exhibit inside the Scotiabank Centre on Bruce selected student questions to ask the special guests during the chat, while students watched live with their classes. the mezzanine level next time you attend an event at the arena (pictured bottom left). Thousands of students watched each chat, as 200-300 classes tuned in per presentation. All participants, along with those classes that were unable to attend the live virtual presentations, received links to recordings of the chats after they were • The Hall of Fame was excited to see its “Sports Illustrated: The Nova Scotia Edition” exhibit hosted in its entirety at the completed, as well as pre- and post-chat activities that could be used in the classroom. StFX Art Gallery for summer 2021. The free-admission exhibit, featuring a selection of original sports-themed cartoons by award-winning editorial cartoonist Bruce MacKinnon, opened on June 23 and ran until September 19. (Pictured bottom The Hall also developed an interactive presentation for junior-high-aged students that could be presented through Zoom, and right.) was offered to classes who requested a presentation on general Nova Scotia sport history. • In May 2021, participants in the second annual Victory Lap, our virtual fun run/walk around Nova Scotia, helped us In the summer, Hall of Fame staff members were able to provide 16 in-person presentations to Halifax Rec and YMCA day raise funds for our education program. Together we walked, ran and moved our way around the province 2.5 times, camp groups (pictured below). These groups were comprised of children ranging in age from four to twelve years old. Campers accumulating 6,092 kms, and raising $1,090 for our Future Hall of Famers education program! (Pictured top right.) learned about Nova Scotia Olympians, examined artifacts from the Hall of Fame collection up close, participated in active games, and discovered what qualities make someone a “sport hero.” • Don’t forget! The Hall of Fame has created a free self-guided walking tour for you to explore all the historic sporting sites. Follow the online guide on our website or mobile app and we will guide you around Halifax to some of the most important sport heritage sites in the city. 6 7
RICHARD DALTON career highlights: Birthplace: Cork, Ireland Hometown: Halifax, N.S. • Olympian, 2004 • 3 bronze Senior World Canoe Sprint Championship medals • Silver medal in the Senior World Canoe Marathon Championship, 2000 by Katie Tanner A • 24 gold National Senior Men’s Championship fter moving to Halifax from medals Ireland when he was five years old, Richard Dalton • 9 World Cup Circuit first-place finishes joined a local aquatic club Dalton enjoyed watching the older kids • Pan-American gold-medallist, 2011 looking to meet other kids in paddle and observing how they trained. • 9 Senior World Championship appearances the community, and what he And from a young age he knew what the found was the beginning of highest level of achievement would be. an extraordinary paddling “Paddling is all about the Olympics,” he dug in, tried to really decipher all the details and career. says. get as good as he could be in one area specifically. So whether it be stroke mechanics, boat glide, However, the road to the Olympics had on the water, and learning to paddle in sync took a lot of compatibility with teammate— whoever his teammate a few bumps starting out. Dalton started careful analysis and adjustments. was at the time— he was really good at kind of drilling training for C-2 (two-man canoe) events down into those details, and then bringing it up to the Dalton feels like it took the pair about a year to find their with paddling partner and fellow Hall of performance.” rhythm, but then their strength as a team really started to Famer Mike Scarola when he was just shine. And their medal count started to rise. By the time Scarola offers a similar explanation for Dalton’s a young teen, and the magic wasn’t they began racing internationally in 2000, Dalton felt like success: immediate. he and Scarola had really hit their stride. “Paddling C-2 is really unique “His dedication to the sport was incredible; the focus “Mike knew how to steer a boat, and Richard was the on small details, the willingness to commit to goals because there are certain times power in the front of the boat,” says inductee and Dalton’s and suffer through a lot of what you had to suffer it seems to work and certain former sport psychology coach Frank Garner, adding that, through in a sport like canoe-kayak, was second to times it really doesn’t,” says for four years, Dalton and Scarola were as good as any C-2 none.” Dalton. team in the world. “The first few times were Dalton approached paddling with the aim of After claiming a World Championship bronze; a bronze, maximizing his strength and awful,” says Scarola, four silvers, and five golds on the World Cup Circuit; and endurance no matter explaining that both a large collection of national medals (and all of this in what distance he he and Dalton just C-2 events prior to 2004), Dalton achieved his goal of was racing. didn’t feel like making it to the Olympics. their partnership “You have to worked during At the 2004 Games in Athens, he competed both understand their first attempts individually in the C-1 500m event, and with Scarola in the concept the C-2 1000m race, placing an impressive 6th in both. of pacing,” Dalton was the only athlete to make finals in both C-1 and he says, C-2 events at those Olympics. “Which is “What made Richard special is when he put his mind to simple to say something, he just gave his all,” says Hall of Famer and but harder to fellow paddling Olympian Karen Furneaux. “He really do.” 8 9 Photo: Peter Parsons, The Chronicle Herald
Photo: Tim Krochak, The Chronicle Herald Dalton certainly made the concept look easy, though, earning medals in every distance from sprinting to marathons. “There are very, very few people who have done what Richard has done in the sport,” says Scarola. “He has won world championship medals in basically every distance— marathon, 1000m, 500m, and 200m— and in every boat— C-1, C-2, and C-4— which is extremely rare in our sport. His ability and versatility are second to none.” Making the podium in every distance has meant Dalton has been at the front of the pack in races that lasted 40 seconds and races that spanned two hours, notably bringing home silver in the Senior World Canoe Marathon Championship in 2000, again paddling with Scarola (the two are pictured above). Despite the often grueling nature of training and competition, Dalton is very grateful to have had a career that allowed him to pursue his dreams and form lasting friendships. “The teamwork was huge,” he says. “All the support from family, friends, coaches, the business community, sport community—all those supporters along the way combined to give me the opportunity.” Just as Dalton watched the older paddlers at the club when he was a kid, today’s generation of young paddlers can now look back at Dalton’s race footage to learn how one of the best in the sport achieved greatness. “I think he’s a great inspiration for kids,” says Furneaux, citing Dalton’s work ethic, mental tenacity, and wide- ranging achievements. Dalton recommends that young athletes start with finding what they enjoy, then learn as much as they can and remain patient: “If you’re enjoying what you’re doing, you’re always going to be able to put more into it and put in more effort. And if you can’t stop coming up with ways to get better, you’re on the right track.” —Excellent advice from an athlete whose constant improvement kept him on track from the aquatic club, to the Olympic finish line, to the Hall of Fame. Katie Tanner is the Museum & Communications 10 Coordinator at the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame. 11
All the members of South Niagara Canoe Club would like to extend our most sincere congratulations to Richard Dalton. A fitting tribute to an exemplary athlete, an invaluable club member and a highly regarded gentleman. CONGRATULATIONS We hope you can hear Richard Dalton the thunderous applause from on your selection to the every member, Richard! Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame South Niagara Canoe Club Dr. Brian S. Seaman Niagara’s Destination for Paddling Sports located at the Welland International Flatwater Centre 16 Townline Tunnel Rd., Welland, ON Chiropractic Sports Specialist SNCC.CA thank you to our Induction Night and Facility Sponsors CONGRATULATIONS Richard Dalton BComm'05 Rob Harris BComm'92 12 13
TODD HALLETT Career highlights: Hometown: Shelburne, NS • Olympian, 1992, 1996, 2000 • Commonwealth Games silver-medallist, 1994, men’s eight with coxswain • Pan-American bronze-medallist, 1991 • Junior Men’s National Champion in single and double sculls, 1988 • 5 World Championship appearances • 3-time recipient of the Sport Nova Scotia by Joel Jacobson Outstanding Achievement Award A chance invitation to attend the 1986 basketball player as a young teen The Canadian program was being recognized as one of Dartmouth Natal Day regatta on Lake Banook but found his niche in the boat. the best in the world. Hallett said the team was training led to a world-class rowing career for Todd harder than most other countries, on the water in rain, Hallett. A year later, in 1987, he was snow and sleet. Almost all the team members had By 1991, as a senior rower, Hallett was third at his event He went to the regatta with a high school friend and his conquering the sport in single previously medaled at major events so if he made the in the Pan American Games and qualified for Canada’s dad, who suggested to Hallett he come sculls and pairs and was team, Hallett knew he could medal too. 1992 Olympic team. to the MicMac Rowing invited to the national team Club the next day and try it development camp. A year He rowed at Commonwealth and World “That was the first highlight of my career,” he recalled, for himself. later, he won junior men’s sculls Championships. At the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, he mentioning he had finished first in double sculls (with singles and doubles at nationals finished seventh with fellow Nova Scotian, and Nova Fredericton’s Don Dickinson) at the prestigious Henley “I was hooked,” said Hallett and was named Junior Male Scotia Sport Hall of Fame inductee, Mike Forgeron of Regatta on the Thames River in London earlier in the with still-avid enthusiasm. Sculler of the Year for Rowing Main-a-Dieu. year. The pair set two course “It’s so hard to describe, but Canada. records in that race, for half I just felt I was floating on More high performance and full course. the water.” and medal-winning regattas “That Henley win gave us led to a third Olympic What also excited him was Games—2000 in Sydney, confidence as we headed to the opportunity to travel, Australia, where he finished the Olympics a couple of to have fun and to win. 13th in doubles. months later,” Hallett said. He admits he wasn’t a high level hockey and As he reflects on a solid He continued. “The Olympics in Barcelona were rowing career that ended at a thrill as Don and I finished age 31 after the 2001 worlds, 7th. But it was also a major Hallett remembers seeing disappointment as our boat a girl classmate wearing a was fourth in our semi-final national kayak team jacket to (three boats advanced) in a Dartmouth High. time better than all but two times in the other semi. Had “In grade 6 or 7, I said we been in that other semi, we would have qualified for I wanted to go to the the final and would have challenged for a medal.” Olympics and represent Canada in something, anything. Seeing her wear that jacket reinforced it and I Hallett continued to improve, advance and win medals. became motivated. When I discovered rowing and the fun and travel and funding that we got locally and then nationally, I knew that would complete my goal.” 14 15
Today, Shelburne, NS-born Hallett is a high school teacher in Victoria BC where, for the fifth year, he also coaches rowing, From the staff and students starting when his daughter Claire, now 18, was in high school. She is now on a rowing scholarship at UBC. His other teenage at Mount Douglas children are high performance athletes, too—Liam in hockey and Lucy in swimming. Secondary, congratulations to the Shelburne Streak, “As a coach, I make sure they have fun, first. I never tell them how much hard work there is or how much it hurts physically. the man who put the Dart in Dartmouth, the B’y that Once they’re rowing, it becomes self-motivating for them. And I’m motivated to ensure they have a good time.” rowed the boats, Mr. Todd Hallett on his induction into Coaching at this level is fine for Hallett. Being at a higher level is not a goal for him. “I enjoy coaching high school and giving the Nova Scotia Sport Hall back to the sport which gave so much to me,” he concludes. of Fame. We’r e ever so proud of our three time Olympian, five time World Championships competitor, Commonwealth and Pan American Joel Jacobson is a retired journalist and long-time volunteer at the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame. games’ participant. This honor could not have happened to a more gracious, modest and sincere athlete, educator, person. Todd, while you said farewell to Nova Scotia some time ago, we know you are a proud Bluenoser. So, it’s only fitting that you are recognized by your beautiful home province for this fantastic tribute into this magnificent shrine where so many other great athletes, past and present, are honored. Again, congratulations Mr. Hallett from your Rams’ colleagues and students at Mount Douglas Secondary in Victoria! 16 17
ROBERT PUTNAM 1996 Old Timer Game: (L-R Mike Henderson, Dougie Holland, Robert Putnam) career highlights: Hometown: Brookfield, NS • 1 gold medal, 1 silver medal, and 2 bronze medals at the National Senior Men’s Fastball Championships • Played 16 seasons of senior A fastball with the Brookfield Elks • Winning pitcher for the Brookfield Elks when by Lyle Carter they became the first team east of Ontario to win a National Senior Men’s Fastball Championship (1980) W hen the word • 8 NS Senior Fastball Championship titles, 6 of circulated in recent them consecutively weeks that Robert Putnam was going to be • Brookfield Athletic Association Male Athlete of inducted into the Nova “We won the championship game The Half Century (1986) Scotia Sport Hall of Fame, a 4-3,” Henderson said. “It’s still very • 1980 Nova Scotia Male Athlete of the Year huge cheer went up around exciting when I think back. Robert Brookfield and his home • Also an accomplished athlete in hockey and golf Putnam was the winning pitcher in area. Highly thought of by the Gold Medal game, he pitched former teammates and fans “Robert never once five complete innings against who fully appreciate the depth questioned a coaching Saskatoon All-O-Matics. We of his talents, we expect that many decision. Putty could hit, and junior ball together brought Steve Healy on in relief of his supporters will be on hand for he could pitch, he was an and then we moved up to in the sixth inning with the score his big night. outstanding first baseman the senior level with the 4-3. defensively, he was also a Elks. That holds special Putnam could do brilliant outfielder. Robert with me.” “Healy was it all as a fastball could run and he could unbelievable as he player—he added steal bases for you. There Mike Henderson, a close retired six straight a new dimension were so many ways Putty friend, and Putnam’s batters to secure to the meaning starred and won ball lifetime teammate, had the win. We moved of hustle, and games for our team.” this to say: Putnam to rightfield he displayed and I remember he a tremendous When Putnam was asked “Putty’s impact on the made an outstanding “team-first” to comment on winning game was incredible. catch late in the game. attitude. Much the national title, it was all What people might It was a tremendous has been said about the team: not realize is that he team effort and about Putnam Robert Putnam played suffered a very serious over the years, “One of the things that eye injury early in his a big part in our much has been stands out to me is that we career. It took two years winning the Canadian written. won the 1980 Canadian for him to regain his full championship.” fastball championship vision. Putty played Gold When without placing a player Glove defence at three Henderson described Brookfield Elks won the Canadian Senior Men’s on the all-star team,” positions, on the mound, Putnam as a terrific guy to coach. Fastball Championship at Gordie Howe Park in Putnam said. at firstbase and in the Saskatoon in 1980, some 41 years ago, “Putty,” as he outfield. As a batter and was known by his teammates, played a huge part. Elks “We were a well-rounded as a baserunner, he put long-time coach Terry Henderson covered things well team, there seemed to tremendous pressure on in a 2008 interview with the Truro Daily News. be a different hero every the opposition with his day. When I look back blinding speed.” and think about the win and our team, a lot of the John Matheson is a players grew up together, we played minor ball together 18 19
The Brookfield Elks, 1980 Canadian Senior Men’s Fastpitch Champions. Robert Putnam is third from left in the back row. former Elks outfielder who coached minor ball in Brookfield for more than 30 years. Matheson coached Putnam during the early 1970s as a member of the Brookfield Junior Elks. “I remember Robert as the ultimate team player,” Matheson recalled. “he was very quiet, a coach’s dream. When we won the Maritime junior championship, Robert starred at several positions. Robert was a real student of the game; he knew what his job was as a leadoff hitter or in any role.” Following his junior days, Putnam went on to enjoy 16 outstanding seasons in senior fastball. Somewhere on a long list of achievements, he was named Most Valuable Player multiple times in major fastball events. Putnam was named Nova Scotia Male Athlete of The Year in 1980 and he was named the Brookfield Athletic Association Male Athlete of The Half Century in 1986. The incredible list goes on and on… Next up: Putnam’s induction into this province’s coveted sport hall, how would he sum it up? “It is definitely an honour,” Putnam said. “It is hard for me not to talk about the team when I think of this recognition. They say it takes a village to raise a kid, well, it takes a village to raise an Elk. There are so many people I feel are responsible for getting me to this point. “I think of how lucky we were to have had the Brookfield Athletic Association, now in its 85th year. There’s no question, I’d never had the opportunity I did in sports without the community of Brookfield behind me. Sports have taken me from one end of the country to the other.” Putnam and his wife Kelly reside in Brookfield, they have two grown daughters Alycia and Janelle. Now retired, Robert was employed with the Town of Truro for more than 30 years, as Director of Finance. A dedicated community man, Robert serves on the board of directors with the Don Henderson Memorial Sportsplex, he is the treasurer of both the Brookfield Athletic Association and the Brookfield Mens Club. The family’s popular band ‘Alycia, Kelly and Rob Putnam’ (pictured above) has been entertaining Nova Scotia 1980 Canadian Senior Men’s Fastpitch Champions audiences for more than 25 years now. The band plays at numerous festival, community, and private events. Alycia is on the fiddle; Robert is on the guitar and Kelly plays the bagpipes. 20 Lyle Carter is a writer for the Truro Daily News and an inductee in the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame. 21
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Friends of the Hall Hall of Fame Selection Process The following individuals and businesses have contributed financially to the Hall of Fame in support of our Annual Friends Campaign and our ongoing programs: Jody Shelley Robert Ferguson Gail Rice Frances Hayes Helping to Select Nova Scotia Sport Heroes to the Hall Margaret Gallant Ricky Anderson Norman Ferguson Jacqueline White Brian Langley Mark Smith & Ann Dodge Derek Piers John Munroe T he selection process for the Nova Scotia Sport Hall top four vote getters in the athlete-team category receiving Richard Bishop Phillip Scott Anthony Sweet Allyson Stevens of Fame has proven to be very successful, creating automatic election. Those others receiving at least 50 per Mason Johnston RCS Construction Inc. Daniel Gallivan Craig Meister transparency and expanded participation, while cent of the first-ballot vote are then placed on a second Lowell Cormier Stephen Johnson Alfred Smithers Peter Corkum ensuring the best athletes, teams and builders continue ballot, and require at least 75 per cent of the vote to attain Ron MacDonald David Bryson Nancy Walker John Archibald to gain the recognition they deserve. A 24-person review election. A maximum of five new members in the category David MacDonald Michael Boudreau Kevin Heisler Stephen MacDonald panel from across the province, all sport-knowledgeable can be elected each year. Larry & Joan Langley Mickey Fox Michael Currie Kathy Mullane people, review the nominations—usually between 80 and The process is similar for builders with a maximum of Cathy Campbell Steve Konchalski Keith MacKenzie George Hallett 100 submissions annually. two to be elected each year, unless there are extenuating John MacRae Kristan Burley Dr. Carl “Bucky” Buchanan Phillip Gaunce Using a weighted point system, each of the 24 ranks his circumstances. Jack Flemming Bob Shaw Terry Henderson William Lobban or her top 10 in the athlete-team category and top five in Chair of the Hall of Fame selection process is Hall of John P. O’Brien Elizabeth Douglas Daniel Joseph Roland Deveau the builder category. Famer Mark Smith, elected as an athlete in 2002. Ian Thompson Hon. Wilfred P. Moore Henry & Cynthia Boutilier Douglas LeGay Two short lists—top point getters in athlete/team and Members of the two committees welcomed the new Burton Russell Stephen Thompson Doug Holland Cyril MacLeod builder categories, in alphabetical order—are then presented process in 2009 and have seen its success in the years John D MacDonald Marjorie Turner-Bailey Bruce Hopkins Barry Stockall to a final 12-member selection committee, consisting of following. Karen L Moore Vernon Kynock Joel Jacobson Jack Gorrill regional representatives with sport background expertise. Nominations are accepted until January 31st each year. Jean Meagher Bill Kiely Barney VanBlarcom IMO Dr. Cecil MacLean That committee meets in person to review the final list The selection process moves through committees from Rachelle Warner Suzanne Muir Peter Halpin Brien Family Trust of nominees, with open and detailed discussion taking March through May. Michael Henderson Anne Murray Nigel Kemp Gus Fahey place on each nominee. Tom Lynch Dean & Elaine Hopkins Kathy Powers Bev Greenlaw A transparent first-ballot vote narrows the list, with the Elizabeth Drew Tanya Colburne Bill Robinson Don Mills Fred MacGillivray John & Bonnie Wooler Dave Robertson Steven Shriver Farida Gabbani Jeffrey Whitman Rob Randall Peter Miller Selection Committee Personnel Gregory Patton William Squires Albert Peppard Philip Bowes John McFarland Lynne Donahoe Bruce Hunt Walter Dann Gerald Strong Alan Colburn Wendell Young Scott Logan Virginia Smith Derek White Graham MacIntyre Ted Cumming 2020/21 Selection Review Panel 2020/21 Selection Committee Laddie Farquhar Salar Consulting Ltd. Kenneth Mantin Brian Heaney Helmut Stoeckl David Kikuchi Angie Kolen Geraldine Thomas Michelle Aucoin Mike Henderson Chairman Hubert Earle John Ross David Andrews Jim Bottomley Ray Bradshaw Alex Joseph Mark Smith Ross Quackenbush Kenneth MacDonald Arthur Donahoe Lowell MacDonald Katherine Brien Nigel Kemp Kevin Cameron Rick Rivers Phil Henderson Wayne Clyke Keith Hotchkiss Lowell Cormier Bill Kiely Janice Cossar David Cudmore Harry Mathers Jennifer Henderson Brian Todd Janice Cossar Steve Locke Janice Cougle Ian Smith Gordon West William O’Donnell Thank you for your support! Doug Wright Phil Croucher Melissa MacKinnon Mike Henderson Glen Delaney John Randles Bill Kiely Thanks to the generous support of our Education Ann Dodge Burton Russell Alison MacDonald Program sponsors, we are able to continue to offer Ken Douglas John Ryan Dave MacLean the Future Hall of Famers program free of charge Bette El-Hawary Gordie Smith Monty Mosher and fund necessary resources such as a Hall of Fame vehicle for visiting schools and other youth Karen Furneaux Stephanie Spencer Stacey Oxner organizations. Matt Haliburton Ambrose White Gordie Sutherland Dave Witman 24 25
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Upshaw, number 22, takes a shot. career highlights: Hometown: Three Mile Plains, NS • Won a national championship with the 1977 Acadia Axemen TED UPSHAW • Holds Acadia University records for most regular season points (1,563), and field goals (664) • Led the CIAU in scoring (29.1 ppg) and rebounding (10.2 rpg) in 1981 • AUAA MVP, 1981 by Bruce Rainnie • 3-time AUAA All-Star W • 2-time AUAA All-Canadian hen it comes to men’s • Member of Canada’s Senior Men’s National Team basketball at Acadia University, program from 1976 to 1980 Ted Upshaw is as close as it gets to a hometown hero. bounce back up to his hand. Humble beginnings for certain, but enough to To no one’s surprise, the interest from universities He was born a 20-minute drive instill a love for the game that began across the country was sky high. One soon-to-be The Axemen point guard for much of Ted Upshaw’s away in Three Mile Plains, just outside to grow as a teenager. And as that legendary coach was just starting his career at StFX, career was Gordie West. He remembers what those fast of Windsor, and grew up on Panuke passion grew, so did Ted. He entered and knew what Upshaw could mean for a basketball breaks felt like: Road. Windsor High School as a 6’2” program. rookie and left a few years later as a “If I had the ball and I saw him on the wing, all I had “We didn’t have a lot of money,” 6’6” senior. “Oh, I wanted Ted so badly. I wanted to build to do was throw it high toward the basket,” recalls Upshaw. “And I know it sounds my entire team around him,” laments West remembers. “Ted was such a great cliché, but I really did have to walk Steve Konchalski. “I coached for jumper and knew how to dunk with three to four kilometres each way to more than 45 years, and not such style. He was a real crowd elementary school.” getting Ted to come to StFX pleaser and such a powerful is still the biggest recruiting athlete.” Still though, Upshaw looks back on his disappointment of my career.” childhood fondly, and never had to search Former SMU star Ross far to find his role model. In addition to the offer Quackenbush matched from StFX, Upshaw up against Upshaw often “My hero was my Mom,” he reflects. “Ted was a generational talent,” recalls listened to many others. and felt that power up “We didn’t have indoor plumbing, there his high school coach, Ian MacMillan. He came very close to close: were seven kids in a small house, but still “In grade 12, he averaged more points attending Saint Mary’s she always had clean clothes for us and and rebounds per game than minutes University, but eventually “Ted played hard, managed to put good food on the table. played—think about that for a second! chose Acadia, the school played fair, and was And she always made sure we had sneakers Ted was totally unstoppable, and was closest to home. The absolutely relentless,” so that we could play our sports.” ranked the second best prospect in the decision paid immediate recalls Quackenbush. entire country!” dividends. During his “He worked his tail off the One of those sports was, of course, rookie season of ’76 -’77, he entire game, seeking every basketball. The first hoop Ted Upshaw was Acadia’s “sixth man” as little advantage he could ever saw was a bicycle rim attached to a the university won the CIAU get, and a lot of that involved tree. The first ball barely had enough air to National Championship. From running from end to end. If you there, his career took off, and his didn’t block him out, if you weren’t athleticism was a perfect match for paying attention for a second, he Acadia’s high-tempo style of play. Photo: Acadia University would burn you.” Photo: Acadia University 32 33
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