The PEI Sports Hall of Fame & Museum

The PEI Sports Hall of Fame & Museum

Callbeck, George – Harness Racing

Callbeck, George – Harness Racing

George Albert Callbeck was born March 26, 1894, at Augustine Cove, P.E.I., and moved with his parents, to Summerside, March 25, 1905. In 1916, he purchased his first Standard bred horse – an acquisition that would lead him toward his lifelong passion – harness...
McIsaac, Francis – Harness Racing

McIsaac, Francis – Harness Racing

Francis Gerard McIsaac did not want to be known as a star, but that’s how he’ll be remembered. Born in Fairview, PEI, on October 14, 1937, Francis became involved in harness racing as a youth, and eventually owned his own stable.  He became one of the premiere names...
Semple, Earle Charles – Harness Racing

Semple, Earle Charles – Harness Racing

He was known as harness racing’s “sly old fox,” and could claim an amazing 2500 victories in the illustrious “Sport of Kings.” Born February 6, 1909, in Travellers’ Rest, P.E.I., Earle Charles Semple was perhaps the youngest Islander ever to race harness horses, in...