John Siscos, the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Stakeholder Relations at Woodbine Entertainment Group/ORM/Ontario Racing, spoke highly of his friend and colleague Michael Burns Jr. being inducted into the Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame, calling it the “greatest thing of all time.” Siscos praised Burns for his exceptional work as the official photographer at Woodbine Racetrack, highlighting his outstanding action shots and training photographs. Burns is also known for his work with the Canadian Curling Association and has covered numerous Olympic Games and championships, earning several awards for his photography, including nine Sovereign Awards for outstanding achievement in thoroughbred racing.

Siscos emphasized Burns’ contributions to sports photography and his ability to capture the essence of sports moments, particularly in horse racing and curling. He mentioned Burns’ role in organizing photography coverage for major races at Woodbine, such as The Queen’s Plate and the Breeders’ Stakes. Siscos described Burns as an ambassador for the sport, known for his professionalism and dedication.

Burns, who grew up in the Markland Wood section of Etobicoke, followed in his father’s footsteps to become a renowned sports photographer. He has covered a wide range of sports events and has left a lasting impact on the sports photography industry in Canada.