The PEI Sports Hall of Fame & Museum

The PEI Sports Hall of Fame & Museum

Barwise, Bob – Rifle Shooting

Barwise, Bob – Rifle Shooting

Ranked among the world’s best shots in international big bore rifle competitions, Bob Barwise became one of this province’s most celebrated ambassadors of sport. In his shooting career, Bob traveled from the Caribbean to South Africa to compete in shooting...
MacQuarrie, Sheila – Rifle Shooting

MacQuarrie, Sheila – Rifle Shooting

It is an honour and privilege this evening to be asked by the Holmes and MacQuarrie families to read this induction citation for Sheila. Even though I have only been on PEI since 1997, and in my role as Sport PEI communications officer for even less, the figure of...
Nogler, Paul – Racquetball

Nogler, Paul – Racquetball

The Paul Nogler story is, quite simply, is a remarkable tale of outstanding all-around athletic talent. When Paul asked me a couple of weeks back if I would read and prepare his introduction for tonight’s induction, I was honoured and surprised. I always knew that he...
Devine, Lisa – Racquetball

Devine, Lisa – Racquetball

Some athletes have a Hall of Fame career that can span many years, even decades – others shine brightly for a brief moment, but leave a legacy that far outweighs the short time they may have been at the top. One such athlete is our inductee this evening – one of the...
Lea, Mary MacLennan – Marksmanship

Lea, Mary MacLennan – Marksmanship

Mary MacLennan Lea was born into a well-known family noted for their industry, good citizenship and keen interest in sport of all kinds, particularly rifle shooting. Born September 15, 1910, and brought up in the community of Alexandra, Mary MacLennan attended school...