2002 INDUCTEES JOE BRUNETTE BOXING
In the 1940’s and 1950’s 4000 people gathered in the Sault Memorial Gardens to watch Joe Brunette and fellow boxers of the Soo Boxing Club. The sport of boxing peaked in the 1950’s, an era when boxing cards were a weekly event and rivalries between the Sault and Sudbury were heavy. Competitors also came from as far away as Detroit, Pontiac, Grand Rapids, Escanaba and Manistique: Joe Brunette was one of the Sault’s greatest boxers, known for his smooth drive and terrific follow-up.
His Accomplishments include:
• 1948 Outstanding Boxer of Sault Ste. Marie • Reputed to be the most televised Canadian amateur boxer • 1949 Wisconsin State Golden Glove Champion • Central Flyweight Champion in the Olympic Trials • Wisconsin State Golden Glove Title • 1949 United States Bantam Weight Boxing Champion – New York • Central Ontario title holder
WAYNE DUSTIN CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
1928 marked the first year Canadian skiers participated in the Winter Olympics, marking the first appearance of North American ski teams. Since that first Winter Olympics in 1928, Canada has produced many well-known cross-country athletes. The Sault Ste. Marie Sports Hall of Fame has honoured one of those athletes: Wayne Dustin. Wayne was first introduced to cross- country skiing when his parents (Stan and Kitty Dustin) brought him out on family ski outings at the age of six. Wayne didn’t start competitive skiing until age eight. Before excelling at skiing, Wayne was known for his long distance running accomplishments, claiming Sault Ste. Marie’s highest ever finish at OFSSA in 1980.
His Accomplishments include:
• 1981 - 1993 Twelve year member of Canadian Cross-Country Ski Team • 1981/82/84 National Junior Aggregate Champion at Canadian Junior Championship • 1983 Competed at Nordic World Championship • 1983 Member of Ontario Team at Canada Winter Games • 1985/87/89/91/93 Raced in five consecutive Nordic World Championships • Eleven Medals at Canadian Senior Championships • 1988 Competed in 30 km and 50 km races at XV Winter Olympics, Calgary • While on the National Team he was a three-time Canadian Junior Champion
PAMELA GIANGUALANO FIGURE SKATING
Pam began skating at the age of two and quickly realized her passion and enthusiasm for figure skating. As a student at Lakeway Collegiate in Sault Ste. Marie, Pam worked exceptionally hard keeping up with her schoolwork while pursuing a figure skating career at the Sault Figure Skating Club. Pam was known for her power and natural spinning rotation, putting her among the top of the “trick list” in Canadian woman’s skating. At the young age of 16, she was considered one of Northern Ontario’s finest skaters.
Her accomplishments include:
• 1983 Novice Ladies Championship of Canada – Second • 1985 Sugar Citerium Tours, France – Fifth • 1986 Junior Ladies Championship of Canada – First • 1986 Grand Prix St. Gervais, France – Second • 1986 Nebelhorn Trophy Oberstdorf – Fifth • 1986 Skate America Portland, Maine USA – Eighth • Moscow Skate Russia - Fourth
KEVIN SCOTT SPEED SKATING
The Canadian long track team has had excellent performances at the world level. Their success picked up in 1994 when Kevin Scott of Sault Ste. Marie broke the eleven-year world record for the 1000 metre event during the Canadian Sprint Championship and then the gold medal in the 1000 metre at the World Sprint Championship in Milwaukee in 1994. Kevin Scott was long considered one of the best 1000 metre skaters in Canada and these performances put him among the top in the world.
His accomplishments include:
• 1992 Winter Olympics – France • 1993 World Record 1000 m Calgary • 1994 Olympics Norway • 1994 Gold Medal World Championships • 1994 Gold Medal World Cup • 1995 Speed Skating Hall of Fame, Canada and represented Canada at three consecutive World Junior Championships
DARREN ZACK BASEBALL
Darren began his baseball career pitching for the Garden River Braves. Darren is known for his outstanding abilities, his commitment to the sport and is one of the most recognizable softball players and ace pitchers in the country. He is recognized for his sportsmanship and is a proven international athlete who has never forgotten his responsibilities as a role model for Aboriginal people, both young and old.
His accomplishments include:
• 1995 Recipient of H.P. Broughton Award – Sportsman of the Year • 2000 Tom Longboat Award at the 27th Annual Canadian Sports Awards • 1997 National Aboriginal Achievement Award for his contribution to sports • Canadian National Team member for the past twelve years • 1991 & 1995 Pitcher of the Pan American Gold • 1992 Member of the Canadian National Silver Winning Team • 1993 & 1995 Lead the Toronto Gators to the International Softball Congress World Championships • Has broke and re-broke the personal strikeout records for tournaments • Has won the Outstanding Pitcher Award 3 times, most recognizably at the International Softball Congress World Championships in Sioux City, Iowa