WINNIPEG, MB – This year's individual recipients being inducted into the Hall of Fame include a Vezina Trophy winner, a world champion in curling and another in sailing, a CFL record-holder, a lawn bowls legend, a baseball icon and a two-sport great they called “The Keeper”. In addition, the 1975-76 Manitoba Bisons men\'s basketball team will be inducted in the team category.
On November 5, 2011, five athletes, one builder, one all rounder and two teams will be inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame at the 32nd Annual Induction Ceremonies.
The 2011 inductees are:
Ed BELFOUR Athlete Hockey
Kerry BURTNYK Athlete Curling
Bob CAMERON Athlete Football
Clarice (LAWTON) FITZPATRICK All Round Lawn Bowls
Kelly HAND Athlete Sailing
Glenn McWHINNEY Veteran Athlete Football/Basketball
Joe WIWCHAR Builder Baseball
1967 Winnipeg Mixed Bowling Team Veteran Team Five Pin Bowling
1975-76 University of Manitoba Bisons Team Basketball
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame & Museum has inducted 432 members since it was established in 1980.
“These nine recipients join an exclusive group of Manitoba's finest in sport,” said Don Pincock, President of the Hall of Fame's Board of Directors. “We strive to preserve, celebrate and showcase the history and heritage of sport excellence and achievement and these seven individuals and two teams have earned their place in Manitoba's sport history. It is an exceptional slate for 2011.”
Tickets for the Induction Dinner go on sale August 1, 2011. Ticket and event information can be found at: http://www.halloffame.mb.ca/page.php?id=192
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is a registered charitable organization managed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
