by adminrevolutionca | Jan 21, 2022 | Inductees
Every year when the selection committee meets to discuss the new inductees for the Hall of Fame, debate usually occurs. The committee is made up of people from different backgrounds, from all parts if the province, and with different sporting interests. Comments...
by adminrevolutionca | Jan 21, 2022 | Inductees
Born in Charlottetown to Joe and Shirley Hennessey in 1956, Wally was destined to follow the family path in the racing industry, and in his storied career he has ridden more than 6,000 winners in races all over the world. Riding his first winner at Charlottetown...
by adminrevolutionca | Jan 21, 2022 | Inductees
Reproduced is the citation read by Laura on the night she inducted her father into the PEI Sports Hall of Fame. It is considered by all those who heard it to be one of the finest induction speeches ever delivered at a Hall of Fame induction. “”My father has loved...
by adminrevolutionca | Jan 21, 2022 | Inductees
Born June 26, 1917 in Alberton, Joe O’Brien was perhaps the greatest driver and trainer of harness horses the world has ever seen. The son of Harry O’Brien, Joe (along with brothers Claude and Lloyd) was introduced to the sport of Kings at an early age. At age...
by adminrevolutionca | Jan 21, 2022 | Inductees
The Maritimes have for many years sent out major league harness drivers to conquer the world. One of the most colourful and supremely talented of these modern charioteers was James “Roach” MacGregor. Born in Charlottetown on January 7, 1929, James Warburton MacGregor...
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