Hans Fogh

Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Hans Fogh was a member of the Canadian National Sailing Team for more than twenty years.

Hans is a two time medal winner, capturing silver at the 1960 Olympics in Rome and bronze at the 1984 Los Angeles games. This 24 year gap stands as the record for the longest time span between two Olympic medal wins.

Inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1985 and Canada’s Amateur Hall of Fame in 1986, Hans continues to be an avid sailor and now enjoys the sport with his sons. In preparation for the 1996 Olympics, Hans placed second in trials. He also placed second in Cannes that year in the French Championships.

Lucille Gamble

As a long time volunteer with the Lakeshore Swim Club, Lucille Gamble continues to give back to the community, which has watched her become one of the area’s most decorated long distance swimmers.

Lucille’s involvement with swimming began in 1930 under the guidance of Gus Ryder. During her six years as a competitive swimmer she participated successfully in several long distance swims.

Her accomplishments have been recognized on the local, provincial and federal levels.

Some of the awards include the Mayor Jackson Trophy for three consecutive wins in competitive long distance swims, the 1981 Province of Ontario Certificate of Recognition for her contributions to swimming, a 1988 Certificate of Merit from the Government of Canada and a 1992 Volunteer of the Year award for the City of Etobicoke.

Loreen Passfield

At the age of nine, Loreen Passfield realized that marathon swimming was her calling after competing in the “Cross Couchiching,” a three-mile amateur swim race where she finished 18th out of 23.

In 1975, while swimming with the Lakeshore Swim Club, Loreen set a new record for the four-mile distance from Port Carling to Windermere, Ontario.

At the Lac St Jean World Championship, she finished 16th in a twenty-five-mile race, becoming the first Canadian and only the third woman to finish the course, earning her the meet’s Swimmer of the Year award.

For five years, between 1975 and 1979, Loreen was ranked in the top five by the World Professional Marathon Swimming Federation. She won two back-to-back number one rankings in 1975 and 1979. Loreen became president of the Federation in 1980.

In 1977, Loreen was included with only five others on the final ballot for the Lou Marsh Award, given to Canada’s Athlete of the Year.

She was also selected as Outstanding Newcomer to Marathon Swimming in 1975. That same year, she also received the Faustina Trophy as Lakeshore Athlete of the year.

Hilda Young

At the age of fourteen, Hilda Cameron began training with fire chief Alf Taylor, who took an interest in Hilda’s apparent athletic ability.

Within a short time, her talent took flight and in 1927 she won the high jump and was second in the sprint at the special events for juniors at the Canadian Championships.

After being denied a trip to the 1928 Olympic games because of age restrictions Hilda began to concentrate on a career as a teacher. She became one in 1932 and taught until her retirement in 1973.

While still competing in 1934 at the Canadian Trials for Canada’s British Empire Games Team she won the gold for the 220 yard sprint and won gold as a member of the winning relay team.

Hilda also competed at the 1936 Berlin Olympics where she captured a bronze medal in the relay. After the games Hilda was presented with a trophy as Ontario’s outstanding female athlete.

She has also been honored by the Council for the City of York as a 1936 medal winner and as a dedicated teacher.

Barbara Underhill & Paul Martini

Barbara Underhill and Paul Martini, renowned as one of the most formidable pairs in Canadian figure skating history, captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with their remarkable talent, dedication, and resilience.

Both Martini and Underhill were drawn to the ice from a young age, with Martini’s early years spent mastering both hockey and figure skating in Woodbridge, while Underhill discovered her passion for figure skating in Pembroke, Ontario. Despite facing initial challenges and skepticism, their unwavering commitment to their craft propelled them towards success.

Their partnership, which began in 1977, proved to be a winning combination from the start. Despite initial doubts and differences, their on-ice chemistry was undeniable, leading to rapid success at the junior and senior levels. Their synchronized movements, technical prowess, and innovative routines set them apart in the competitive world of pairs figure skating.

Martini and Underhill’s journey to the pinnacle of their sport was not without its challenges. They faced setbacks and disappointments, including a disappointing performance at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. However, it was their resilience and determination that ultimately defined their legacy.

Their crowning achievement came at the 1984 World Championships in Ottawa, where they electrified the crowd with a flawless performance, clinching the gold medal and etching their names in Canadian sports history. This triumphant moment was the culmination of years of dedication, sacrifice, and hard work.

Following their competitive careers, Martini and Underhill continued to contribute to the world of figure skating in various capacities. Martini found success as a coach and commentator, while Underhill transitioned into coaching and mentoring young athletes, including NHL players, with her innovative techniques and expertise.

Their reunion for the television show Battle of the Blades reignited their passion for performing and reminded fans of their enduring legacy in Canadian figure skating. Their partnership, both on and off the ice, exemplifies the power of collaboration, determination, and the pursuit of excellence.

Barbara Underhill and Paul Martini’s story serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes everywhere, showcasing the transformative power of dedication, resilience, and the pursuit of one’s passion. Their impact on the world of figure skating and Canadian sports culture is a testament to their enduring legacy as true champions.

Hugh Bolton

Born April 15, 1929 in Toronto, Hugh Bolton was a gifted athlete excelling at baseball, football and hockey.

While attending Queen’s University, Bolton was enticed to join the Toronto Marlboros junior squad which, at the time was coached by Syl Apps. Bolton left Queen’s on the premise that he would be paid $5,000. Over time to help finance his education.

In 1950, he helped the Marlboros win an Allan Cup under the direction of Joe Primeau. After making the cut for the Toronto Maple Leafs he went to win a Stanley Cup in 1951 and was named to the NHL All Star team in 1956.

Bolton played all of his eight seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs for a total of 235 games from 1949-1957. Once retired from the NHL, Bolton played for the NHL Old Timers travelling to rural communities where he continued to show the love he had for the game of hockey. After his hockey career, Hugh became an educator teaching Physics and coaching football at Scarlett Heights Collegiate.

Hugh Bolton passed away October 17, 1999 but not without having a massive impact on many young people’s lives through his dedication to sports, education and Etobicoke.

Dave Poulin

Born in Kirkland Lake and now an Etobicoke resident, Dave Poulin held the Philadelphia Flyers record for a rookie season with 76 points and named Captain in the 1984/85 season.

During his thirteen year career in the NHL, Poulin made it to the Stanley Cup finals three times (85/86, 87/88 with the Flyers 89/90 with the Bruins). He was awarded the Frank J. Selke trophy for outstanding play in 1986 and named to the NHL All Star team in 1986 and 1988. Poulin also won the King Clancy Trophy in the 1992/1993 season which is given to a player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and who has made a significant humanitarian contribution to his community.

He is a Notre Dame alumnus where he coached from 1995-2004 before being hired by Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment as the General Manager of the Toronto Marlies for two years. From there, he was hired as VP of Hockey Operations for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Dave is highly regarded for his wealth of knowledge for hockey at many different levels as player, scout, coach, general manager, VP of hockey operations and is now a renowned sports analyst for TSN and Sportsnet.

Bob Pulford

Bob Pulford has excelled at every aspect of hockey: Player, Coach, and General Manager.

Growing up in Weston he played a variety of sports – football for Weston Collegiate, lacrosse and hockey, as part of the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. He also found time to graduate from McMaster University. From 1956 on when his playing career began, he collected 643 points (281 goals, 362 assists) in 1,079 games. During the Leaf’s glory-days in the sixties, Pulford earned four Stanley Cup rings. He was an outstanding penalty killer, registered four 20-or-more goal seasons and was an NHL All-Star six times. He ranks in the Maple Leafs’ Top Ten in goals, assists, points, and games played.

When he retired as a player, Pulford became Head Coach with the Los Angeles Kings. The team developed rapidly under his direction, and in the 1974-1975 season, posted a 42-17-21 record for 105 points. Pulford was named NHL “Coach of the Year.”

After five successful seasons in L.A., Pulford joined the Chicago Blackhawks as Head Coach and General Manager. He led the Blackhawks to a first place finish in the Division and was again named “Coach of the Year.” Twice he relinquished his coaching position to concentrate on management, only to assume it again in mid-season to revive a struggling Hawk team. Under Pulford the Blackhawks won eight division titles and made the Playoffs in 20 consecutive seasons. He posted a 361-325-136 record as an NHL Coach.

In 1990 the Blackhawks’ President, William Wirtz, appointed Bob Pulford Senior Vice President, giving him more input into the crucial areas of team business and marketing. Noted for his meticulous attention to detail, he has said that if he hadn’t had a hockey career, “I probably would have been a lawyer.” Then two seasons later, Pulford was once more called on to take over as General Manager.

Pulford played an extensive role in developing the National Hockey League’s early collective bargaining agreements. In 1967, he became the NHL’s first Player Union President. Today, he plays a key role as Alternate Governor for the team and sitting on the advisory committee to league ownership.

His accomplishments earned him election into the Hockey Hall of Fame on June 21, 1991.

Pulford is also credited with bringing more respect to hockey in the United States as Head Coach of Team USA during the 1976 Canada Cup.

In 1997, after 20 successful seasons in which the Blackhawks always made the playoffs, Pulford stepped down as General Manager. He stepped back twice more, however, between then and June, 2005, always returning to his role as Senior Vice President.

“Pully,” as he is often called, and his wife Roslyn have four children – Wanda, Rob, Lindsay and Jennifer and eight grandchildren. When he’s not involved with hockey, he can be found restoring old automobiles, a long-time hobby, playing golf or fishing.

Brendan Shanahan

A member of the elite Triple Gold Club, the recently retired winger has won all three of the most prominent team titles in ice hockey – an Olympic gold medal (2002), a World Championship (1994), and the Stanley Cup (1997, 1998 and 2002) – over the course of his esteemed, 22-year professional career.

Originally drafted by the New Jersey Devils second overall in the 1987 NHL draft, Shanahan went on to play with the St. Louis Blues, the Hartford Whalers, the Detroit Red Wings, the New York Rangers, and the Devils, scoring 656 goals in his NHL career.

All three of his Stanley Cup championships were won with Detroit, where he spent the majority of his career. Shanahan retired as the leader among active NHL players for goals scored, and as the only player in NHL history with more than 600 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes.

Ted Toogood

A member of the Toronto Argonauts’ All-Time Roster, Toogood was the Argo’s halfback and kick returner from 1950 to 1954. During his time with the CFL team, he not only earned accolades for turning two punts for touchdowns in one game – with no blocking – but he also established Ryerson University’s football team, serving as both athletic director and coach.

In 1960, Toogood joined the staff at Burnamthorpe Collegiate Institute, and later Etobicoke Collegiate Institute, as a physical education and health teacher, and coach. He is now retired from teaching.

In addition to the annual inductees, the Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame also present two young local athletes with scholarships each year. The 2010 winners are Robert MacFarlane and Shea Seale, both for Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School.