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The BC Sports Hall of Fame is a museum located in
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, at Gate A, the main entrance to the stadium, in
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, British Columbia, Canada. It collects, preserves, studies and interprets materials that relate to British Columbia's sport history,Alison Appelbe.
Secret Vancouver: The Unique Guidebook to Vancouver's Hidden Sites, Sounds, and Tastes
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and allows researchers, writers, media members and sport historians to gain access to and appreciate BC's sporting heritage. The organization has amassed an extensive artifact and archival collection of artifacts and archival documents related to sports.Constance Brissenden.
Vancouver: A Pictorial Celebration
'. Sterling Publishing Company; 2006. . p. 123–.
The museum features galleries on BC sportspeople
Terry Fox Terrance Stanley Fox (July 28, 1958 June 28, 1981) was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. In 1980, with one leg having been amputated due to cancer, he embarked on an east-to-west cross-Canada run to raise money ...
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Rick Hansen Richard Marvin Hansen (born August 26, 1957) is a Canadian track and field athlete (Paralympic Games), activist, and philanthropist for people with disabilities. Following a pickup truck crash at the age of 15, Hansen sustained a spinal cord ...
and Greg Moore. It also has several multi-sport galleries including a gallery on Aboriginal sport, the BC professional sports teams, the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, and "In Her Footsteps", a gallery focused on women in sport.


History

The BC Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1966 by Eric Whitehead and other groups of sports-minded individuals in British Columbia. In August of that year the Hall officially opened in the BC Pavilion on the
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grounds. In 1993, the BC Sports
Hall of Fame A hall, wall, or walk of fame is a list of individuals, achievements, or other entities, usually chosen by a group of electors, to mark their excellence or fame in their field. In some cases, these halls of fame consist of actual halls or muse ...
opened in
BC Place BC Place is a multi-purpose stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Located at the north side of False Creek, it is owned and operated by the BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), a crown corporation of the province. The venue is currently ...
. The BC Sports Hall of Fame re-opened in January 2012 after having been closed to the public for a 20-month period while the new roof was being installed on BC Place Stadium. During the construction artifacts from the museum were loaned out to institutions around the province. The Hall then opened a new Vancouver 2010 Gallery with the world's largest and broadest collection of 2010 Olympic and Paralympic artifacts, as well as a new Hall of Champions, the Hall's signature gallery. In 2017 a replica of the news desk from the ''
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'' television show was put on display in commemoration of its 40th anniversary.


Induction and inductees

Since 1966, the BC Sports Hall of Fame has inducted 406 individuals and 63 teams. Once inducted, these individuals become known as Honoured Members and the teams are known as Honoured Teams of the BC Sports Hall of Fame. The five major induction categories, each with its own set of criteria, are Athlete, Builder, Pioneer, Media and Team.


Induction process

Any individual or association may submit a nomination except current members of the selection committee. A member of the board of trustees who submits a nomination may not vote on that nomination if and when it is brought to the board of trustees for approval. Each year, nominations are accepted until June 30. Each nomination is eligible for three consecutive years. If at the end of three consecutive years of eligibility, a nomination has not been selected for induction, the nomination must sit inactive for a period of one year after which the nomination can be resubmitted.


Induction Gala

The BC Sports Hall of Fame hosts an annual Induction Gala, the official induction and public recognition ceremony, attracting over 1000 guests. The 50th Induction Gala was held on May 23, 2019, at the
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Inductees

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All round

* Herb Capozzi was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2007. * Bill Chandler was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. * Reg Clarkson was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1974. * Lorne Davies was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2010. * Faye (Burnham) Eccleston was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. * John Hugh (Jack) Gillis was inducted as a ''Pioneer'' in 2006. * Bob Hindmarch was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2006. * Fred Hume was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1966. * Ted Hunt was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1972. * Marion Lay was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2005. * Wallace Mayers was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. * Colleen McCulloch was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2001. * Lou Moro was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1995. * Robert Osborne was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1967. * Doug Peden was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1967. * Jack Pomfret was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1971. * Marilyn Pomfret was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2004 * Sandy Robertson was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1971. * Stanley Smith was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1966. * Shirly Ann Topley was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1998. * Peter Webster was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2007. * Ruth Wilson was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1966. * Eric Whitehead was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1977. * Eleanor (Cave) Whyte was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1987.


Archery

* Dorothy (Wagar) Lidstone was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1981.


Athletics

* Ann Clark Ayers was inducted as a ''Pioneer'' in 2010.


B


Badminton

* Claire (Ehman) Lovett was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1975. * Wayne Macdonnell was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1993. * John Samis was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1972. * Claire (Backhouse) Sharpe was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1997. * Daryl Thompson was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1984. * Margaret (Taylor) Turner was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1967. * Eileen (George) Underhill was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1970. * Jack (John) Underhill was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1969.


Baseball

* Japanese-Canadian baseball team Asahi were inducted as a ''Pioneer'' in 2005. * Andy Bilesky was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1984. * Ted Bowsfield was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1980. *
Bob Brown Robert James Brown (born 27 December 1944) is a former Australian politician, medical doctor and environmentalist. He was a senator and the parliamentary leader of the Australian Greens. Brown was elected to the Australian Senate on the Tasma ...
was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1966. * Arnold (Arnie) Hallgren was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2005. *
Ryan Dempster Ryan Scott Dempster (born May 3, 1977), is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, and Boston Red Sox. Dempster batted ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2018.


Basketball

* 1930 UBC Senior A (Women) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1981. * 1936-1937 UBC Thunderbirds (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1980. * 1944-1945 Hedlunds (Women) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1989. * 1945-1946 UBC Thunderbirds (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1984. * 1945-1946 Victoria Dominoes (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1978. * 1948-1949 Vancouver Clover Leafs (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1993. * 1954-1955 Vancouver Eilers was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1991. * 1955 Alberni Athletic (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 2001. * 1966 IGA Grocers (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1997. * George "Porky" Andrews was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1967. * Norm Baker was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. * Jim Bardsley was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1978. * Rita (Panasis) Bell was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1975. * Art Chapman was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1969. * Chuck Chapman was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1968. * Norm Gloag was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1975. * Eli Pasquale was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2004. * Roy Phipps was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. * Bev Smith was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2003. * J.A. "Wink" Willox was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1985. * Ken Wright was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1983.


Boxing

* Herbert A. Lowes was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1990. * Harold Mann was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2006. * Jimmy McLarnin was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. * Tom Paonessa was inducted as a ''Pioneer'' in 2001. * William Townsend was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. * Dale Walters was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2006. * Len Walters was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1995. In 2010, a British Columbia Amateur Boxing Hall of Fame was started, and the 15 inductees included Harold Mann and Dale Walters. In 2011, the ten inductees included Tommy Paonessa and Len Walter.


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Canoeing

* Hugh Fisher was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1985.


Curling

* 1948 "Frenchy" D'Amour Rink (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1980. * 1964 Lyall Dagg Rink (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1976. * 1985 Linda Moore Rink (Women) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1990. * 1987 Pat Sanders Rink (Women) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1996. * 1994
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Rink (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1995. * 2000 Kelley Law (Women) &
Greg McAulay Gregory McAulay (born January 2, 1960) is a Canadian World champion curler from Richmond, British Columbia. Career McAulay has been to only two Briers in his career. At the 1998 Labatt Brier, he skipped his British Columbia team to a 7-4 fin ...
(Men) Curling Teams were both inducted as ''Teams'' in 2002. * Frank Avery was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1970. * Bernie Sparkes was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1995. * Reg Stone was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1984. * Roy Stone was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1984.


Cycling

* Lorne "Ace" Atkinson was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1997. * Jim Davies was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1972. * William "Torchy" Peden was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. * Morris Robinson was inducted as a ''Pioneer'' in 2002. * Roger Sumner was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2003. * Brian Walton was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2006.


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Diving

* George Athans was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1968. * Tom Dinsley was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1979. * Lynda (Adams) Hunt was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1970. * Irene MacDonald was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1972.


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Field hockey

* Moira (Christie) Colbourne was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1985. * John Jenny was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2010. * Barbara "Bim" Schrodt was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1999. * Harry Warren was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1990.


Figure skating

* Linda (Scharfe) Brauckmann was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1997. * Karen (Magnussen) Cella was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1972. *
Victor Kraatz Victor Kraatz, (born April 7, 1971) is a Canadian former ice dancer. In 2003, he and his partner, Shae-Lynn Bourne, became the first North American ice dancers to win a World Championship. Personal life Born on April 7, 1971 in West Berlin, V ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2004. * E.V. "Billie" Mitchell was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1998. * Soper Ice Dance Pair (Barry and Louise Soper) were inducted as ''Athletes'' and as a ''Team'' in 1979. * Tracy Wilson was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1991.


Football

* 1964 BC Lions were inducted as a ''Team'' in 1986. * 1985 BC Lions were inducted as a ''Team'' in 2000. * 1994 BC Lions were inducted as a ''Team'' in 2010. * Bob Ackles was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2004. * Byron (By) Bailey was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1975. * Tom Brown was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1987. * Jack Farley was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1996. * Norm Fieldgate was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1970. * Willie "The Wisp" Fleming was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1998. * W.T. (Tom) Hinton was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1992. *
Joe Kapp Joseph Robert Kapp (born March 19, 1938) is an American former football player, coach, and executive. He played college football as a quarterback at the University of California, Berkeley. Kapp played professionally in the Canadian Football Lea ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1999. *
Sean Millington Sean Millington (born February 1, 1968) is a former Canadian Football League fullback and currently does colour commentary for the CFL’s website and the CBC. He has also acted in several movies and television shows. Before the CFL In 1984, M ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2010. *
Lui Passaglia Lui Passaglia (born June 7, 1954) is a former professional Canadian football player. Passaglia was the placekicker/ punter for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League for a record-breaking 25 years (1976–2000) and scored more points in that ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2001. * Paul Rowe was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1981. *
Annis Stukus Annis Paul Stukus (October 25, 1914 – May 20, 2006) was a Canadian football player, coach and general manager, and ice hockey general manager. Stukus was born in Toronto. He played for the Toronto Argonauts from 1935 to 1941, leading the te ...
was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1998. * Al Wilson was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1997. * Jim Young was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1994.


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Golf

* 1994 Dunhill Cup Team was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1999. * David Black was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. * Ken Black was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. * Ernest Edgar Brown was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2003. * John Johnston was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1971. *
Stan Leonard Stan Leonard (February 2, 1915 – December 15, 2005) was a Canadian professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1950s and 1960s. Leonard won three PGA Tour events, eight Canadian PGA Championships, and 16 other events on the Canad ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. * Bill Mawhinney was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1970. * Walter McElroy was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1980. * Gail Moore was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2004. * Doug Roxburgh was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1995. * Violet (Pooley) Sweeny was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1974. * Margaret (Sutcliffe) Todd was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1973.


Gymnastics

* Philip Delesalle was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1994. * Gladys Hartley was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2002.


H


High jump

* Shirley Olafsson was inducted as a ''Pioneer'' in 2004.


Horse racing

* Hedley Woodhouse was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1979.


Hydroplane racing

* Jim Hutchison was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1984..


I


Ice hockey

* 1914-1915
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was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1977. * 1924-1925
Victoria Cougars The Victoria Cougars were a major league professional ice hockey team that played in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA) from 1911 to 1924 under various names, and (after the PCHA's merger with the Western Canada Hockey League) in the ...
was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1977. * 1994-1995
Kamloops Blazers The Kamloops Blazers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League (WHL). The team plays in the B.C. Division of the Western Conference, is based out of Kamloops, British Columbia, and play home games at Sandman Centre. The Blazers ...
was inducted as a ''Team'' in 2016. * 1935-1936 Kimberley Dynamiters was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1976. * 1954-1955 Penticton V's was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1976. * 1900-1918 Rossland Ladies Hockey was inducted as a ''Team'' in 2018. * 1938-1939
Trail Smoke Eaters The Trail Smoke Eaters are a junior A ice hockey team from Trail, British Columbia, Canada. They are a part of the British Columbia Hockey League. History The Smoke Eaters (aka ''Smokies'') have existed as both junior and senior teams since th ...
was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1976. * 1960-1961 Trail Smoke Eaters was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1976. * 1945-1946
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was inducted as a ''Team'' in 2012. * 1968-1969 Vancouver Canucks was inducted as a ''Team'' in 2006. * 2002 Canadian Olympic Hockey Team (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 2003. * 2010 Canadian Olympic Hockey Team (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 2011. *
Glenn Anderson Glenn Chris Anderson (born October 2, 1960) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, and St. Louis Blues. Ande ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2001. * Mike Buckna was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1989. * John Ferguson, Sr. was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1978. * Frank Fredrickson was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1983. * Danny Gare was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2008. * Ken Holland was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2019. * Lloyd Gilmour was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2002. *
Paul Kariya Paul Tetsuhiko Kariya (born October 16, 1974) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). Known as a skilled and fast-skating offensive player, he played in the NHL for the Might ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2015. *
Orland Kurtenbach Orland John Kurtenbach (born September 7, 1936) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach. A centre notable for his defensive skill and as one of the toughest fighters in the game, he played for several National Hockey League ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1997. * Larry Kwong was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2013. * Trevor Linden was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2011. * Duncan "Mickey" Mackay was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1989. *
Cesare Maniago Cesare Maniago (born January 13, 1939) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Maniago played the majority of his National Hockey League (NHL) career for the Minnesota North Stars, for whom he stands second all-time in games playe ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1996. * Seth Martin was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1988. * Ivan McLelland was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2005. * Andy Moog was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2003. * Jim Morris was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1974. *
Cam Neely Cameron Michael Neely (born June 6, 1965) is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player. Neely played right wing for the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1983 to 1996. Nicknamed "'Bam ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2000. *
Scott Niedermayer Scott Niedermayer (born August 31, 1973) is a Canadian former ice hockey defenceman and current special assignment coach of the Anaheim Ducks. He played 18 seasons and over 1,000 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New Jersey Devi ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2014. * Bob Nicholson was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2014. *
Fred Page Frederick Page (September 29, 1915 – December 23, 1997) was a Canadian ice hockey administrator and ice hockey referee. He originated from Port Arthur, Ontario, where he played junior ice hockey, refereed locally and later at the Memorial C ...
was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2001. * Frank Patrick was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1966. * Joseph Patrick was inducted as a ''Pioneer'' in 1998. *
Lester Patrick Curtis Lester Patrick (December 31, 1883 – June 1, 1960) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach associated with the Victoria Aristocrats/Cougars of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (Western Hockey League after 1924), and t ...
was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1966. *
Lynn Patrick Joseph Lynn Patrick (February 3, 1912 – January 26, 1980) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and executive. As a player, Patrick played ten seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers. He was twice named to the NHL ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1968. * Murray "Muzz" Patrick was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1968. *
Mark Recchi Mark Louis Recchi (; born February 1, 1968) is a Canadians, Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former assistant coach. Recchi played 22 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL), playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelph ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2017. *
Cliff Ronning Clifford John Ronning (born October 1, 1965) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward. He was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the seventh round of the 1984 NHL Entry Draft, 134th overall. During a National Hockey League (NHL) c ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2018. * Darcy Rota was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2002. *
Joe Sakic Joseph Steven Sakic (; born July 7, 1969) is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player. He played his entire 21-year National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise. Named captain ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2010. *
Daniel Sedin Daniel Hans Sedin (born 26 September 1980) is a Swedish professional ice hockey executive and former professional ice hockey winger who played his entire 17-season National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Vancouver Canucks from 2000 to 2 ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2019. *
Henrik Sedin Henrik Lars Sedin (born 26 September 1980) is a Swedish ice hockey executive and former professional ice hockey centre who played his entire 17-season National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Vancouver Canucks from 2000 to 2018. He additi ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2019. * Rob Shick was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2018. *
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was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2005. * Harold Snepsts was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2006. * Fred "Cyclone" Taylor was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. * Ivan Temple was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1984. * Ron Toigo was inducted as a recipient of the W.A.C. Bennett Award in 2019. * Jim Watson was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2002. * Joe Watson was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2002.


J


Judo

* Doug Rogers was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1976. * Steve Sasaki was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1995.


L


Lacrosse

* 1908 New Westminster Salmonbellies Field Lacrosse Team was inducted as a ''Team'' in 2003. * 1936's North Shore Indians was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1999. * 1964 Vancouver Carling Lacrosse Club was inducted as a ''Team'' in 2005. * Jack Bionda was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1998. * John Crookall was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1967. * William Dickinson was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1967. * Bill Dickson was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1967. * James Douglas was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1967. * Merv Ferguson was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1978. * Douglas Fletcher was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1968. * Wayne Goss was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1989. * Cliff "Doughy" Spring was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1967. * Alex "Dad" Turnbull was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1967.


M


Media

* Steve Armitage was inducted in 2006. * Jim Coleman was inducted in 1998. * Jim Cox was inducted in 2004. * Bill Cunningham was inducted in 1983. * Greg Douglas was inducted in 2010. * Bill Good, Sr. was inducted in 2002. * Jim Kearney was inducted in 1999. * Clancy Loranger was inducted in 2003. * Ted Reynolds was inducted in 1998. *
Jim Robson Jim Robson OBC (born January 17, 1935) is a former radio and television broadcaster who was the play-by-play announcer of the Vancouver Canucks' games from 1970 to 1999. Broadcasting career Robson started his career at the age of 17 covering ...
was inducted in 2000. * Jack Short was inducted in 2001. * Jim Taylor was inducted in 2005.


Motor cycling

* Trevor Deeley was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2000.


Motor sports

* Greg Moore was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2000.


R


Rhythmic gymnastics

* Lori Fung Methorst was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1985.


Rodeo

* Mel Hyland was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1999. * Ken McLean was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1973.


Rowing

* 1924 VRC Coxless Fours (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1977. * 1932 VRC Double Sculls (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1980. * 1954 UBC/VRC Eights (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1966. * 1956 UBC/VCR Coxless Fours (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1966. * 1956 UBC/VCR Eights (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1976. * 1960 UBC/VCR Eights (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1977. * 1984 Olympic Eights (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1985. * 1992 BC Members, Olympic Teams (Men & Women) were inducted as a ''Team'' in 1994. * Kathleen Heddle was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2003. * George Hungerford was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. * Bob Johnston was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. *
Silken Laumann Silken Suzette Laumann, (born November 14, 1964) is a Canadian champion rower. Life and career Laumann was born in Toronto Township, Ontario, now Mississauga. Starting in 1976, Laumann won a number of awards, including a gold medal in quadr ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2004. * Dick McClure was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1999. * Derek Porter was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1996. * Frank Read was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1996. * Tricia Smith was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1992. * Nelles Stacey was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1966.


Rugby

* Jack Bain was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1977. * Don Burgess was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2000. * Barrie Burnham was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1998. * Hans De Goede was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2007. * Spence McTavish was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2010. * Douglas (Buzz) Moore was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1967. * Robert Spray was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1975. * Reginald Woodward was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1967.


S


Sailing

* 1972 Olympic Sailing Crew was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1989. * 1994 Star Class Crew was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1998. * Don Martin was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2012.


Shooting

* Frank Opsal was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1976. * Gunnar Westling was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1974.


Ski jumping

* Nels Nelsen was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1984.


Skiing

* Greg Athans was inducted in 2014. * Rob Boyd was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2003. *
Sarah Burke Sarah Jean Burke (September 3, 1982 – January 19, 2012) was a Canadian freestyle skier who was a pioneer of the superpipe event. She was a five-time Winter X Games gold medallist, and won the world championship in the halfpipe in 2005. She su ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2014. * Emily Brydon was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2019. *
Dave Irwin Dave Irwin (born July 12, 1954) is a former alpine ski racer who represented Canada at two Winter Olympic Games and won a World Cup downhill. He was one of the " Crazy Canucks", a group of Canadian downhill racers who rose to prominence on the W ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1989. * Kerrin Lee-Gartner was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1994. * Ashleigh McIvor was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2012. * Gerry (Sorensen) Lenihan was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1986. * Dave Murray was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1987. * Nancy (Greene) Raine was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1969. * Marielle Thompson was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2018.


Snooker

*
Cliff Thorburn Clifford Charles Devlin Thorburn (born 16 January 1948) is a Canadian retired professional snooker player. Nicknamed "The Grinder" because of his slow, determined style of play, he won the World Snooker Championship in 1980, defeating Alex Hi ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1995.


Snowboarding

* Ross Rebagliati was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2005. * Maëlle Ricker was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2011.


Soccer

* 1927-28 New Westminster Royals was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1979. * 1933 Chinese Students was inducted as a ''Team'' in 2011. * 1946-47 St. Andrews was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1987. * 1979 Vancouver Whitecaps was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1988. * 1989 Vancouver 86ers was inducted as a ''Team'' in 2004. * 2004 Vancouver Whitecaps Women's Soccer Team was inducted as a ''Team'' in 2004. * 2012 Canadian Olympic Soccer Team (women) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 2015. * Jack Cowan was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1974. *
Geri Donnelly Geraldine "Geri" Donnelly (born 30 November 1965) is a Canadian former soccer player. A midfielder, she represented Canada at the 1995 and 1999 editions of the FIFA Women's World Cup and was named Canadian Player of the Year in 1996 and 1999. Don ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2016. *
Craig Forrest Craig Lorne Forrest (born 20 September 1967) is a Canadian former professional soccer player and sports commentator. As a player, he was a goalkeeper from 1985 until 2002, playing his entire career in England. He made Premier League appearance ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2007. * David Fryatt was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1983. * Trevor Harvey was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1985. * Dan Kulai was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1970. *
Bob Lenarduzzi Robert Italo Lenarduzzi, OBC (born May 1, 1955) is a former North American Soccer League player, Canadian international, and coach of the Canadian national and Olympic soccer teams. He is currently club liaison for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1992. * Harry Manson was inducted as a ''Pioneer'' in 2016. *
Domenic Mobilio Domenic Mobilio (January 14, 1969 – November 13, 2004) was a Canadian professional soccer player who played as a striker. Club career Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Mobilio was a long-time member of the Vancouver 86ers turned Vancou ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2008. * Andrea Neil was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2012. *
Ken Pears Ken Pears (12 April 1934 – 18 December 2022) is a former Canadian soccer goalkeeper. He was a four-time national champion with Westminster Royals FC (1953), Vancouver Hale-Co FC (1956), Vancouver Columbus FC (1964), and Vancouver Firefighter ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1986. * Brian Philley was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1997. * John Richardson was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1966. * John Russell was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1966. * Aubrey Sanford was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1971. * Jimmy Spencer was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1973. * Gordon "Gogie" Stewart was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1988. * Stan Stronge was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1980. * David Turner was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. *
Carl Valentine Carl Howard Valentine (born 4 July 1958) is a former professional soccer player and coach who has had a long association with soccer in the Vancouver area. Born in England, he represented the Canada national team at international level. He w ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2016. * Tony Waiters was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2019. * Bruce Wilson was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1990. * Quene Yip was inducted as a ''Pioneer'' in 1998.


Softball

* 1976 Victoria Bate Construction (Men) was inducted as a ''Team'' in 1990. * 1978 Doc's Blues Women's Softball was inducted as a ''Team'' in 2014. * Rosemary Fuller was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1991. * Bernard "Buster" Moberg was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2012. * Glen Todd was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2008


Speed skating

* Eden Donatelli Green was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2000. * Neal Marshall was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2002. * Denny Morrison was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2015.


Squash

* George Morfitt was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1988.


Swimming

* 1965 Ocean Falls Amateur Swimming Club was inducted as a ''Team'' in 2013. * Leslie Cliff was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1978. * Michael Edgson was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2012. * Howard Firby was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1977. * George Gate was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1986. * Cheryl Gibson was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2010. * Donna-Marie Gurr was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1987. * Brent Hayden was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2013. * Wendy (Cook) Hogg was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1990. * Helen (Stewart) Hunt was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1968. * Ralph Hutton was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1973. * Ron Jacks was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1992. * Tom Johnson was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2018. * Audrey (Griffin) Kieran was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1971. * Bill Mahony was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1980. * Mary (Stewart) McIlwaine was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. * Archie McKinnon was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1966. * Joan (Langdon) McLagan was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1988. * Ann (Mundigel) Meraw was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1985. * Percy Norman was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1967. * Pamela Rai was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1993. * Bruce Robertson was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1978. * Peter Salmon was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1984. * Shannon Smith was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1983. * Deryk Snelling was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2006. * Elaine Tanner was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1969.


Synchronized swimming

* Donalda Smith was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1992.


T


Taekwondo

* Chang Keun Choi was inducted as a ''Pioneer'' in 2017.


Tennis

* Tony Bardsley was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2007. * Edward Cardinall was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1966. *
Grant Connell Grant Connell (Pronounced: KAHN-nell) (born November 17, 1965) is a former professional tennis player from Canada, and has been a real estate agent for the past 14 years in Vancouver. He specializes in West Vancouver North Vancouver and Downtow ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1999. * Helen Kelesi was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2008. * Marjorie Leeming was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1977. *
Lorne Main Lorne Main (July 9, 1930 – October 14, 2019) was a Canadian world-class amateur tennis player who competed in 11 Grand Slam tournaments in singles. Main was ranked No.1 in Canada for men's singles in 1951, 1953, and 1954. He won the singles ti ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1975. *
Robert Powell Robert Powell (; born 1 June 1944) is an English actor who is known for the title roles in ''Mahler'' (1974) and ''Jesus of Nazareth'' (1977), and for his portrayal of secret agent Richard Hannay in '' The Thirty Nine Steps'' (1978) and its su ...
was inducted as a ''Pioneer'' in 2014. * Bernie Schwengers was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. * Jack Wright was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966.


Track and field

* Lillian (Palmer) Alderson was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1969. * Stephanie (Berto) Berkun was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1989. *
Debbie Brill Debbie Arden Brill, (born March 10, 1953) is a Canadian high jump athlete who at the age of 16 became the first North American woman to clear 6 feet. Her reverse jumping style—which is now almost exclusively the technique of elite high jumpers ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1989. * Isabell Cavallin was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1996. *
Angela Chalmers Angela Chalmers (born September 6, 1963) is a Canadian retired track and field athlete who competed in the 1500 metres and 3000 metres. She is the 1992 Olympic bronze medallist in the 3000 metres, and a three-time Commonwealth gold medallist, wi ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2004. * William Chandler was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966 * Doug Clement was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2004. * Charmaine Crooks was inducted as an ''Athlete in 2003. * Patricia (Jones) Dalziel was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1991. * Graeme Fell was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2004. * Duncan Gillis was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1967. * Jack Harrison was inducted as a ''Pioneer'' in 2000. * Bruce Humber was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1969. * Harry Jerome was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. * Greg Joy was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1986. * Willi Krause was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1981. * Patty Loverock was inducted in 1986. * Duncan McNaughton was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. * Bill Parnell was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1970. * Irene Piotrowski was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1993. * Frederick Rowell was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1992. * Dave Steen was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1991. * Don Steen was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2003. * Jane Swan was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2005. * Lloyd Swindells was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1976. * Mary (Frizzell) Thomasson was inducted as a ''Pioneer'' in 2007. * Lynn (Kanuka) Williams was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1999. * Percy Williams was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966. * Harold Wright was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1979. * Thelma Wright was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2000.


Triathlon

* Lori Bowden was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2009. *
Peter Reid Peter Reid (born 20 June 1956) is an English football manager, pundit and former player. A defensive midfielder in his playing days, Reid enjoyed a long and successful career. He built his reputation as one of England's brightest midfield tal ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2013. * Jo-Anne Ritchie was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2001. *
Simon Whitfield Simon St. Quentin Whitfield (born May 16, 1975 in Kingston, Ontario) is a retired Olympic triathlon champion from Canada. Whitfield won 10 consecutive Canadian Triathlon Championships titles and carried the Canadian national flag during the 2 ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2002. * Les McDonald was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2009.


V


Volleyball

* Carole Bishop was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1988. * Victor Lindal was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 2001.


W


Water skiing

* George Athans, Jr. was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1976.


Weightlifting

*
Doug Hepburn Douglas Ivan Hepburn (September 16, 1926 – November 22, 2000) was a Canadian strongman and weightlifter. He won weightlifting gold medals in the 1953 World Weightlifting Championships as well as the 1954 British Empire Games in the heavyweig ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1966.


Wheelchair athletics

*
Rick Hansen Richard Marvin Hansen (born August 26, 1957) is a Canadian track and field athlete (Paralympic Games), activist, and philanthropist for people with disabilities. Following a pickup truck crash at the age of 15, Hansen sustained a spinal cord ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2007. * Eugene Reimer was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2002.


Wheelchair basketball

* Marni Abbott-Peter was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2007.


Wheelchair rugby

* Richard Peter was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2010.


Whitewater/slalom kayaking

* David Ford was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2005.


Wrestling

* Carol Huynh was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2009. *
Daniel Igali Baraladei Daniel Igali (born February 3, 1974 in Eniwari, Bayelsa State, Nigeria) is a Canadian freestyle wrestler who is an Olympic gold medallist. He lives in Surrey, British Columbia. Wrestling career As captain of the Nigerian wrestling te ...
was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2001. * Mike Jones was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 2011. * Bob Molle was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1999. * Paul Nemeth was inducted as a ''Builder'' in 1990. * Chris Wilson was inducted as an ''Athlete'' in 1998.


W.A.C. Bennett Award

* Nat Bailey was the recipient of the award in 2003. * Peter J.G. Bentley was the recipient of the award in 1999. * May Brown was the recipient of the award in 2012. * Bill Cunningham was the recipient of the award in 1983. * Jack Diamond was the recipient of the award in 1989. *
Terry Fox Terrance Stanley Fox (July 28, 1958 June 28, 1981) was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. In 1980, with one leg having been amputated due to cancer, he embarked on an east-to-west cross-Canada run to raise money ...
was the recipient of the award in 1980. * John Furlong was the recipient of the award in 2004. * Arthur Griffitjs was the recipient of the award in 2016. * Frank Griffiths, Sr. was the recipient of the award in 1997. *
Rick Hansen Richard Marvin Hansen (born August 26, 1957) is a Canadian track and field athlete (Paralympic Games), activist, and philanthropist for people with disabilities. Following a pickup truck crash at the age of 15, Hansen sustained a spinal cord ...
was the recipient of the award in 1987. * Ok'wilagame' was the recipient of the award in 2018. * John Wilson (Jack) Poole was the recipient of the award in 2005. * Pat Quinn was the recipient of the award in 2013. * Eugene D. Reimer was the recipient of the award in 1993. * Gordon Shrum was the recipient of the award in 2008. * Erwin Swangard was the recipient of the award in 2014. * Ron Toigo was the recipient of the award in 2019. * Franz Wilhelmsen was the recipient of the award in 1998. * C.N. "Chunky" Woodward was the recipient of the award in 1986. * Marty Zlotnik was the recipient of the award in 2011.


References


External links


BC Sports Hall of Fame

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