George developed a close relationship with the Faustina Club, and was president of the Lakeshore Lacrosse Association from 1962 to 1965.

He was honored by the Mimico Old-Timers Association for 30 years’ service with the Mimico Lacrosse Club, 25 years of service with the Metro B Hockey Association in 1980, and was given a community service award from the City of Etobicoke in 1991.

George has also held executive positions with the Ontario Lacrosse Association and the Canadian Lacrosse Association, who gave him a life membership for his unselfish service to the advancement of Canada’s national game. George was also instrumental in the World Field Lacrosse Championship in Ontario, and later set up the Indian Lacrosse tournament held at Expo ’67.

George has also held executive positions with the Ontario Lacrosse Association and the Canadian Lacrosse Association, who gave him a life membership for his unselfish service to the advancement of Canada’s national game. George was also instrumental in the World Field Lacrosse Championship in Ontario, and later set up the Indian Lacrosse tournament held at Expo ’67.

His overall contribution to sports was honored when he was awarded the Centennial Medal in recognition of valuable service to the nation.

It’s been said that George Duddin was Etobicoke’s resident hockey historian. He spent as many hours as a statistician as he did a public relations secretary. What began as a hobby -writing publicity for a Mimico soccer club in 1934 in a temporary capacity – led to a 43 year job as sports editor.