Originally created in 1991 at the West Side Arena, the Sports Wall of Fame is now located on the second level of the Vale Health & Wellness Centre.
The 2027 Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2027.
To nominate an individual, team, organization, or volunteer for the 2027 class, please complete our nomination form. Applications for inductees will be accepted until the last day of November for the following induction year.
2026 Inductee Ceremony
Sport Wall of Fame Inductees
Port Colborne Youth Basketball (PCYB) recognizes Lou Nieuwland as the organization’s “founding father” as he was key to the development of thousands of kids who participated in our organization. Kids…
Born in Port Colborne in 1941, Mike played in the Lions Minor Hockey System from Peewee to Juvenile on the all star teams. He played Junior “B” Hockey in Fort Erie for one (1) year before beginning a…
Born in Renfrew, Ontario, Muir came to Port Colborne in 1936. His playing career and coaching career spanned over thirty-five (35) years. As a nifty centreman, “Goonie” played nine (9) years for the…
Born and raised in Port Colborne Nancy began her early skating career as a young girl. After a few years of training she ventured out with her brother to train under the likes of the well renowned…
The Novice team coached by Bill Akey won the double knockout series in Sarnia by beating Sarniain the final game. Port Colborne Softball Novice B Ontario Champions:Top row L to R: Sue Roach,…
Born in Italy in 1949 and immigrated to Port Colborne in 1950. Paul played high school football for the Port Colborne Blue Bears. In 1968 Paul was invited to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats High School…
Back Row: Left to RightMerv. Knisely, Umbo Concessi, Chuck Winger, “Squirt” Minor, Art Thompson Middle Row: Left to RightEarl Brown, Dard Misener, Chas. W. Thompson, “Droomy” Hewitt, “Hobbel” Hoffman…
The Port Colborne Lions Club received it's charter from the International Association of Lions Club after their 1st meeting on July 14, 1922. In 1923, and then for almost the next 70 years sponsored…
O.H.A. CHAMPIONS 1948/49 ALL ONTARIOBottom Row: Left to RightE. Lochead, O. Pine, J. Cochrane, J. Duff, (Sec. Treas.), J. Forbes,T. Bates, (Mgr.), F. Kilpatrick, (Coach), J. Leitch, L. Minor, J.…
Ray Prophet was born and raised in Port Colborne and played competitive hockey from a young age. In the early 1950s, Ray played on Bantam, Midget, and Juvenile Ontario Minor Hockey Association (…