Class of 2008, Hall of Fame Members
Hockey Administrator, Bisons & Sabres Golf is the ideal and oft-used form of recreation to discuss business, deals and mergers. Fred Hunt had a couple of memorable golf outings in 1965 for which Western New York hockey fans should forever be grateful. It was the...
Class of 2006, Hall of Fame Members
Outstanding High School Athlete & Syracuse Quarterback The multi-sport high school athlete may appear to be blessed with equal outstanding skill in each, but talent in one particular sport will usually gain prominence. Bill Hurley of St. Joseph’s Collegiate...
Class of 2004, Hall of Fame Members
Ten-Time Indy 500 Participant The racing career of North Tonawanda’s Jim Hurtubise is best defined not by his record in prestigious events, but by his reaction to a catastrophic crash in 1964 at Milwaukee that nearly cost him his life. Instead of forcing early...
Class of 1998, Hall of Fame Members
National Hockey League Coach & General Manager The key to the survival of any expansion franchise in professional sports depends on the abilities of a coach and general manager. While standout players are obviously important, the evaluation, trading and drafting...
Class of 2004, Hall of Fame Members
Cross Country, Track Coach The oldest cliche in sports tells us that records are made to be broken, and in track and field and distance running, this is generally true. Not so for the accomplishments of Bob Ivory and his St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute...