Lakehead University

Many years ago Francis Clayton had a dream of starting a Sports Wall of Fame to honour those that have made outstanding contributions to Lakehead University Athletics.

In September of 1993 the Wall of Fame Committee was struck. It consisted of Norm Lavoie, Ron Lappage, Hank Akervall, Peter Dika, Steve Daniar, Francis Clayton, Dan Bissonnette and Darlene Yakimoski. Their mission was to develop the criteria for the wall which included who could be eligible for nomination to the wall. It was decided that each induction year there was a possibility of one builder, two athletes and one team being included.

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As always the Committee is looking for nominations for consideration for induction into the Wall. Click here for the list of criteria. If you feel there is an individual or team that should be considered please fill in the nomination form (here) and mail it to the Committee. 

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In June of 1996 the First Annual Lakehead University Sports Wall of Fame Induction Dinner was held. It continued for five consecutive years. It was then decided that the dinner would be held every two years. The Wall of Fame is located in the Hangar Athletic Facility.

 

Inductees To Date:

Builder:
Gord Garvie - 1996
George Birger - 1997
Bill Shannon - 1999
Peter Dika - 2000
Henry Akervall - 2002

 

(Women's Field Hockey and Basketball) 2005

 

(Men's Basketball) 2005

 

The S Line - (Men's Hockey) 2007

 

Kerri Rock (Skilling) 2007

Women's Swimming

 

Frank Abdou: (Men’s Wrestling) 2007

 

Terttu Vuorinen: (Women's Basketball & Track) 2009

Jim Zoet: (Men's Basketball) 2009

 

1972-73 Men’s Basketball Team - 2005

 

1974-75 Women’s Swim Team – 2007

Kerri Skilling, Wanda Wright (DePape), Andrea Burgelis (Kerr), Pat Gibson and Coach Don Talbot who was inducted in 2005.

1967-68 to 1970-71 Golf Teams: 2007
1967-68: Dick Battiston, Rod Ferguson, Dave Kerr, Bill Hodgson, Tony Marsonet
1968-69: Bill Hodgson, Dave Kerr, Grant Forbes, Albert Swieca, Dennis Halabecki
1969-70: Guy Cupples, Bob Arvelin, Jerry Brown, Dave Kerr, Grant Forbes
1970-71: Richard Atkinson, Manfred Brovaec, Tony Marsonet, Ian MacRae

1972-73 Men's Hockey Team: 2009