HALL OF FAME HONOURED MEMBERS

PLAYERS Geoff Mortimer (1985) Bud Fraser (1985) Jerry Abernathy (2009) Jack Neil (1985) Jimmy Goodman (1983) Rosa (Dodokin) Ahoff (1984) Alex Nitchuk (1984) Dave Guss (2001) Grant Alfonso (1985) Joe Ogoms (2003) Edith (McKenzie) Haid (1984) Joan (Barr) Allison (1985) Herb Olafsson (1985) Pud Haight (1984) Terry Ball (1991) Ken Opalko (1998) Dave Harding (1985) Elva (Waslyk) Barkwell (1985) Hugh Penwarden (1985) Harv-Al Sports Wear: Harvey Lipkin Kim Bertholet (1998) Lauder Phillips (1985) & Al Rimer (2007) Dick Bevan (1985) Carl Ridd (1983) Bob Hazell (2009) Pat (Pisnook) Boland (1991) Martin Riley (1996) Jerry Hemmings (2007) Eric Bridgeland (2007) Mike Rosnyk (1985) Jerry Ilchyna (1994) John Brown (1985) Darryl Rumsey (1998) Gerry (Parkhurst) Ilchyna (1994) Roy Burkett (1984) Addy Ryngach (1994) B. M. ‘Bert’ Jones (1983) Charlie Campbell (1985) Mike Shea (1985) Clarence L. Kerr (1984) Florence (Manshrek) Campbell (1984) Alice (Todd) Sherollo (1984) Donald G. Kerr (1984) Jack Carmichael (1984) Al Silverthorne (1983) Bob Kostiuk (2003) Sandra Carroll (2007) Lynn Sinclair (1983) Bill Kroft (1985) John Carson (2001) Dave Smith (1991) Art Leach (1994) Lynda (Kidd) Chorley (1991) Mike Spack (1984) Jack Matheson (1985) Jimmy Clifford (1983) John Spottiswood (1985) Harold Mauthe (1985) Beth Cochran (1996) Ted Stoesz (1996) Robert ‘Bob’ McCance (1984) Preston Dilts (1983) Angela (Johnson) Straub (1991) Dave McNabb (1996) Lesley (Hamerton) Divers (1991) Jack Tomes (1984) John McWilliams (1984) Bruce Dodds (1985) Glen Torgerson (1991) Ron Meyers (2003) Joe Dodds (1984) Bob Town (1996) John Miller (1985) Gordon Earl (1984) Gord Tucker (2003) Harold ‘Doc’ Mitchell (1983) Walter ‘Waddy’ Ferguson (1984) Donna (Posnick) Twomey (2003) Bill Moore (2003) Dick Flower (1985) Joey Vickery (2005) Rod Peppler (2005) Jeff Foreman (2007) Ralph Watts (1985) Mary Phillips (1984) Ken Galanchuk (1984) Rick Watts (1998) Vic Pruden (1994) Jennifer George (2005) Ross Wedlake (1996) Al Rae (1998) Doug Gresham (1985) Roy Williams (1983) Bud Rheaume (1991) Sandra Hamilton (2007) Ian Phillips Wooley (1984) Jim Rheaume (1991) Bob Hampton (1985) Bill Wright (1991) Lorna Robertson (2007) Andrea Hutchens (2009) Jim Wright (1991) Ralph Rowley (1985) Fred Ingaldson (1983) Henry Schendel (1984) Patrick Jebbison (2005) BUILDERS Mike Spack (2009) Dori (McPhail) Jones (1994) Elmer Sutton (1983) Peter Ahoff (1985) Martin Terry (1984) Les Kaehler (1996) W.A. Alldritt (1983) Jude Kelly (2005) Fred Tiley (1985) Ed Bailey (1985) George Timlick (1984) Gail (Winston) Kendall (1994) Dale Bradshaw (1998) Barry King (1994) Frank Townsend (1985) Jim Bulloch (1983) E.J. ‘Curly’ Tyler (1985) Janet Lumsden (2005) Al ‘Whitey’ Carlson (1983) Todd MacCulloch (2009) Bill Wedlake (2005) Al Crockett (1985) Duane Whyte (2007) Ches McCance (1985) Ed Dearden (1994) George McConnell (1984) George A. Wilson (1983) Jim Downey (1998) Wray Youmans (1984) Ed Melnyk (1991) Bruce Enns (2001) Tanya (McKenzie) McKay (2003) Dr. John Evans (1994) Don McLean (1994) Stu Farnell (1996) Dave Mills (1985) George Fontaine (1984)

2 PROGRAMME

6:00 p.m. Doors Open & Reception with Cash Bar 7:00 p.m. Welcome, Grace & Dinner

MENU

Fresh Garden Greens with Chef’s Signature House Dressing Roast Chicken Breast Stuffed with Roasted Garlic Confit and Herbs With Rosemary Chive Sauce Scalloped Au Gratin Potatoes Steamed Broccoli Baby Carrots

Traditional New York Cheesecake

8:00 p.m. Induction Ceremonies

PLAYERS Whitney Dabney T.L. Johannesson Marjorie Kelly Keith Vassell

BUILDER Mike Ruta

TEAMS Bisons Women 1995 & 1996 University of Manitoba Bisons Men 1955, 1956, & 1957

MANITOBA BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE

Ross Wedlake (Chair), Vic Pruden (Past Chair), Janet McMahon (Treasurer), Rick Lambert, Jerry Ilchyna, Bill Wedlake, Gerry Ilchyna, Irv Hanec, Wes Crymble, Morris Glimcher, Sheldon Appelle, Curt Warkentin, Jerry Hemmings, Adam Wedlake

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WHITNEY DABNEY

A native of Louisiana, “Big Whit” played with the Brandon University Bobcats for three years, 1987, 1988, and 1989. In that time, he led the Bobcats to three GPAC titles as well as three CIAU/CIS National Championships. He was named a GPAC All-Star every year and an All-Canadian in 1989. In addition, he was a national tournament all-star all three years and the tournament MVP in 1988. After leaving BU, he played professionally in England and Uruguay.

T.L. JOHANNESSON A graduate of Dakota Collegiate, T.L. (Terri-Lee) played for the University of Manitoba Bisons. In 1991, she was the GPAC Rookie of the Year. She was a 3-time CIAU/ CIS All-Canadian in 1994-95, 1995-96, and 1997-98 and the National Championship Tournament MVP in1995-96 and 1996-97 where she led the Bisons to two consecutive national championships. She scored 30 points in the final in 1996. In addition, she won the GPAC scoring title in her graduating year when she set the Bison record with a 26.2 points per game average.

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MARJORIE KELLY

A graduate of Daniel McIntyre Collegiate, Marj played for the University of Manitoba Bisons. She was a 3-time GPAC all-star, was selected as the National Rookie-of-the Year in 1994-95, and was a two-time CIS/CIAU All-Canadian in 1996-97 and 1997-98. In addition, she was a member of the two consecutive national championship Bison teams in 1996 and 1997 and was a tournament all-star both years. In 2000-01, she was named the CIS Defensive Player of the Year.

KEITH VASSELL

A native of Scarborough, Ontario, Keith came to Brandon University in 1991 and was selected the CIS/CIAU Rookie of the Year. In his five years with the Bobcats, he was a CIS/CIAU All-Canadian three times and a GPAC All-Star every year. He was the Mike Moser Trophy winner as the National Player-of-the-Year in 1994-95 and the Most Valuable Player in the 1996 CIS National Tournament where he led the Bobcats to the national championship. He also played for Canada’s National Teams (Senior and Junior) from 1989-97 and professionally with the Cyclone and in Iceland, Finland, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, and Portugal..

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MIKE RUTA The “Father of the WMBA” - He led in the formation of the Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association and became the league’s first president. His vision was to provide a structured basketball league for Winnipeg area youth, outside the school system, and open for all to participate. The league tipped off on November 29, 1997 with 40 teams, based out of 12 community centers. In its second season, it had grown to 97 teams out of 25 centers and added its first Spring League in April, 1998. The Spring League of 2008 saw a record high of 310 teams. With its Fair Play Policy, it has given many more young people an opportunity to play basketball and now includes a Rising Stars Elite division, Steve Nash Youth Basketball, a Senior Spring League, and a section of the Wesmen Classic. Furthermore, the WMBA Foundation has built outdoor basketball courts, awards scholarships to graduating players, and provides subsidies for players and community clubs in need. Mike was also named the Sport Manitoba Volunteer of the Year in 1997.

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UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA BISONS WOMEN 1996 and 1997 CIAU / CIS NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Back to back national championships ! The University of Manitoba Bisons Women won the first of two consecutive national championships in Laval in 1996 by defeating the 81 – 77 in overtime. In 1997, they duplicated this result in Lakehead with a convincing 73 – 62 win over York in the national final. The teams were known for their full-court pressure and tremendous character which saw them work through many tight situations in the GPAC playoffs and at the national tournaments.

1996 – Back row – Left to Right – Walt McKee (Athletic Director), Carol Ploen-Hosegood (Ass’t. Coach), Coleen Dufresne (Coach) with son Nicholas, Victoria Neufeld, Jackie Burgoyne, Rachel Durksen, Mike Hickey (Ass’t. Coach), Anne Smith, Marjorie Kelly, Treena Moran, Connie Ehlmann Front Row – Stacy Yuel, Kyla Koskie, Glenda Clark, Terri-Lee Johannesson, Jana Taylor

1997 – Back Row – Left to Right – Laurie May (Ass’t. Coach), Laurie Ann Palmer, Liann Bailey (Athletic Therapist), Marjorie Kelly, Carol Ploen-Hosegood (Ass’t. Coach), Gabri Macra, Jana Taylor, Diana Dela Cruz, Carla Bodnarus, Kyla Koskie, Treena Moran, Glenda Clark, Anne Smith, Megan Dixon, Mike Hickey (Ass’t. Coach), Tracy Gordon (Athletic Therapist) Coleen Dufresne (Coach) Front Row – Victoria Neufeld, Lorissa Crellin, Teri-Lee Johannesson

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UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA BISONS MEN 1955, 1956 AND 1957

WCIAU CHAMPIONS

At a time when there was no national championship, the Bisons won three consecutive Western Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Union titles. Coached by Hall of Fame inductee, Bud Fraser, the team dominated university basketball in an era where most of their competition came from college teams in North Dakota and Minnesota. Their first championship in 1955 was the Bisons’ first since 1946 and saw them defeat the defending champion Alberta Golden Bears in Edmonton. This feat was duplicated for a second title in 1956. Their third championship was won at home at the Bison East Gym against the . The teams were led by Hall of Fame inductees Dave Smith and Jim Wright but were also known for outstanding depth based on a talented group of role players.

1957 – Back Row – Left to Right – Jim Wright, Bud Fraser (Coach), Dick Herbertson, John Wright, Dave Smith

Front Row – Rudy Schilling, Gord Monro, Dave Fraser, Bill Novak, Graham Zelmer

1956 – Back Row – Left to Right – Bud Fraser (Coach), Ab Hansford, George Pratt, John Wright, Jim Wright, Dave Smith, Ron Meyers (Manager)

Front Row – Gord Munro, Ron Dragan, Dave Fraser, Bill Lindsay, Rudy Schilling

1955 – Front Row – Left to Right – John Wright, Jim Wright, Dick Herbertson, Dave Fraser, George Pratt, Bud Fraser (Coach)

Back row – Dave Smith, Bob Rodgers, Ron Meyers (Manager), Stu Douglas, Gerry Janzen, Don Redmond Missing – Rod Cooper

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MISSION

• to induct deserving players, builders, and teams in recognition of their outstanding achievements and contributions to basketball in Manitoba, Canada, and the world • to preserve and showcase the rich history of basketball in Manitoba

To meet these ends, the Hall of Fame committee : • organizes and hosts induction dinners • has developed and maintains two Hall sites, an actual and a virtual

The actual site is prominently located on the 2nd floor of the University of Winnipeg Duckworth Athletic Centre and the virtual site is found at www.mbhof.com

CRITERIA / GUIDELINES FOR INDUCTION

PLAYERS • individuals who consistently performed at a high level over a number of years on provincial, college, university, national and / or professional teams, and • who played high school basketball in Manitoba, whether or not they stayed in Manitoba after graduation, or • who played high school basketball outside the province, but played at an elite level in Manitoba

BUILDERS • individuals (coaches, managers, trainers, sponsors, administrators, and media persons) who have made a significant contribution to the development and promotion of basketball in Manitoba

TEAMS • provincial, college, university, or professional teams that won a national or international championship, or • high school teams that won a minimum of three (3) provincial championships within a six (6) year period

The Hall Needs You ! The actual and virtual sites are always being updated and improved. Anyone who cares about our basketball heritage is invited to step forward to support the work of OUR Hall.

How Can You Help ? You can help in four ways. First, make a financial contribution. Second, donate any basketball memorabilia, third, volunteer to work a bingo to raise money for the Hall, and fourth, spread the word about the actual and virtual sites. For specific information on helping, please contact Basketball Manitoba (925-5773).

9 THANKS TO OUR DONORS AND SUPPORTERS

INDIVIDUALS Carl & Bev Ridd Grant & Helen Alfonso Lorna Robertson Nellie Bagayewich Morley Rypp Mitch & Eileen Baryluk Al Sair Kim Bertholet Michael Skwark Dick & Irene Bevan Mike & Cathy Spack George Birger Rick Sokolowski Dale & Heather Bradshaw Angie Straub (Johnson) Sharon Brandow Glen Torgerson E. Brisky Tom & Grace Town Frances & James Bulloch Jr. Ross Turner Al “Whitey” Carlson Larry Wandowich Dave Dryborough Rick Watts Stew Farnell Bill & Jean Wedlake Jeff Foreman Bill & Ingrid Wedlake Ken Galanchuk Ross & Brenda Wedlake Morris Glimcher Roy Williams Albert & Joan Glowicki Neil Wood J.E. Goodman Bill Wright Paul Granovsky James & Jacqueline Groat ORGANIZATIONS Jerry Hemmings Basketball Manitoba Candace Hogue Big Sky Enterprises Robert Hollinger Birchwood Automotive (Nick Laping) Jerry & Gerry Ilchyna Brandon University Gordon & Mary Johnson Culture,Heritage&Tourism Manitoba Don Kerr Fabris Milano Group Bob Kostiuk Fontaine Electric Rick Lambert Hoops Downtown Harvey Lipkin Kildonan East Collegiate Carpentry Todd MacCulloch Man. Assoc. of Basketball Officials Jim McKenzie Man. High Schools Athletic Assoc. Don McLean Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Ron Meyers Robinson Lighting Dave Mills Ruppel Enterprises-Tim Ruppel Dr. H. Mitchell Sport Manitoba Bill Moore St. Andrews Super Saints George Oelkers University of Manitoba Joe Ogums University of Winnipeg Ken Opalko Wpg. Minor Basketball Assoc. Rod Peppler Wpg. Senior Women’s Basketball Edward Pollock Winnipeg Stellars Vic, Doreen, Keith, & Kate Pruden

Donate to our Hall of Fame online at http://www.mbhof.com

10 MANITOBA BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME HONOURED MEMBERS

TEAMS - Brandon University 1987, ’88, ’89 Bobcats Men (2005) - University of Manitoba 1976 Bisons Men (1998) - Brandon University 1996 Bobcats Men (2009) - University of Manitoba 1988 Bisons Women (2005) - Brandon YWCA Queens (1991) - University of Winnipeg 1972 Wesmen Women (1991) - Dakota Collegiate 1974, ’75, ’77 Lancers Varsity Boys (2003) - University of Winnipeg 1993, ’94, ’95 Wesmen Women (2007) - Dakota Collegiate 1976,’77, ’79 Lancers Varsity Girls (2001) - Vincent Massey Collegiate 1961, ’62, ’64, ’65 Trojans - Dominion Business College 1939 Senior Women (1985) Varsity Boys (2001) - Hamiota Collegiate 1987,’88,’90,’92,’93, ’94 Huskies - Warren Collegiate 1993, ’94, ’95, ’96, ’97 Wildcats Varsity Girls (2009) Varsity Girls (2009) - Flin Flon 1950, ’51, ’52, ’53, ’54, ’55, ’58, ’60 Kopper Kweens - Winnipeg Light Infantry (WLI) 1952 Junior Men (1983) Varsity Girls (1991) - Winnipeg Light Infantry (WLI) 1953 Junior Men (1984); - Isaac Newton/Sisler High Schools 1955, ’57 Nor’Westers and - Winnipeg 1936 Olympians Senior Women (1984) 1958, ’60 Spartans (1998) - Winnipeg 1954 Paulins Senior Men (1983) - Nicollett Inn 1979, ’81, ’82 Senior Men (2003) - Winnipeg 1932 Stellars Men (2001) - St. Andrews 1947 Senior Men (1985) - Winnipeg 1950 Stellars Junior Men (1983) - St. Andrews 1972 Super Saints Senior Men (1991) - Winnipeg 1951 Stellars Junior Men (1984) - St. Andrews 1975, ’76 Super Saints Senior Men (1996) - Winnipeg 1926 Toilers Senior Men (1983) - St. Vital 1950-1986 Grads Senior Women (1991) - Winnipeg 1927, 1932 Toilers Senior Men (1984) - University of Manitoba 1971, ’72, ’73 Jr. Bisons Men (1994)

Prize Donors

Basketball Manitoba Brandon University Athletic Department Canada Basketball Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC) Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association (MHSAA) University of Manitoba Athletic Department University of Winnipeg Athletic Department Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association (WMBA)

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