The PEI Sports Hall of Fame & Museum

The PEI Sports Hall of Fame & Museum

Andrews, Allan – Hockey

Andrews, Allan – Hockey

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...
Hennessey, Wally – Harness Racing

Hennessey, Wally – Harness Racing

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...
MacDonald, Mike – Harness Racing

MacDonald, Mike – Harness Racing

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...
O’Brien, Joe – Harness Racing

O’Brien, Joe – Harness Racing

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...