London Ontario News – London Sports Hall Of Fame (2024 Inductees)
The London Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its inductees for 2024. The inductees will officially enter
the Hall at the annual Hall of Fame induction event taking place on Thursday, November 7 at the Hellenic
Centre.
Rob Atchison
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In the inductee lineup for 2024 are:
Bill Boland
• Rob Atchison– champion drag racer
• Bill Boland – behind-the-scenes figure skating powerhouse
• Peter Inch – curling organizer extraordinaire
• Jim Martin – organizer of one of the most successful women’s hockey programs in Canada
• Helen Smith – Commonwealth and Pan Am Games pistol shooting medal winner
• Gerald Wilcox – Canadian Football League All-Star
Peter Inch
The Hall of Fame, now in its 23rd year of operation, was the brain child of long-time London Free Press
sportswriter/editor the late Bruce Huff whose tireless efforts on behalf of the Hall were recognized with his
induction in the Builder/Founder category in 2008.
Helen Smith
The inaugural class of inductees included Canada’s Golfer of the Half Century, C. Ross (Sandy) Somerville,
Western’s legendary football coach and athletic director John Metras, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher and manager,
George (Mooney) Gibson, and the 1948 World Sandlot baseball champs, the London Majors.
Gerald Wilcox
Brief bios of the class of 2024 inductees are shown below. For additional information contact
Tom Creech – scoop_5@sympatico.ca 519-433-9159
About the Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame, now in its 23rd year of operation, was the brainchild of long-time London Free Press sportswriter/editor the late Bruce Huff, whose tireless efforts on behalf of the Hall were recognized with his induction in the Builder/Founder category in 2008.
The London Sports Hall of Fame celebrates the achievements of local athletes, coaches, and teams who have made significant contributions to sports. It honors a wide range of sports, showcasing memorabilia, stories, and exhibits that highlight London’s rich sporting history and its remarkable athletic talent.
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