Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
PO Box 955, 1800 Argyle Street, Suite 416 B3J 2V9 Halifax, NS, Canada

Today is Hall of Famer Kathy MacCormack Spurr's birthday! Spurr was a member of the Canadian National Women’s Basketball Team from 1985 to 1992. Learn more about her athletic accomplishments on our website: https://nsshf.com/inductee/kathy-maccormack-spurr/

Today is Hall of Famer Stan Hennigar Jr.'s birthday! Playing with the American Hockey League’s Nova Scotia Voyageurs and Moncton Golden Flames is just part of Hennigar's impressive resume. Learn more about his hockey and softball career on our website: https://nsshf.com/inductee/stan-hennigar-jr-2/

#Tbt to this photo of the 1934 South Wellington Girls Softball Team. It was used on a card wishing the recipient "Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." The sender was also selling copies of the photo for $2.

Wishing you all the best for 2021!

Today is Hall of Famer Robert Mills' birthday! Mills won bronze in single sculls at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, despite having only six weeks to prepare for the event. Learn more about his rowing career victories on our website: https://nsshf.com/inductee/robert-mills/

As we look forward to 2021 and wonder what the year will bring, let's hope it's a champion year for everyone-- like 1921 was for the Automatics hockey team! #Tbt #100YearsAgo

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It’s #TriviaTuesday! Check our Facebook and Instagram stories for the latest round of questions.

An abbreviated version of our annual program is available online for 2020. Follow the link below (or in our bio) to see our recent activities, learn about our supporters, and test your sport knowledge with trivia! https://nsshf.com//up/Annual_Program_2020_Final2_pages.pdf

Today is Hall of Famer Penny LaRocque's birthday! LaRocque has been named, on six occasions, the most sportsmanlike player at a national competition. Learn more about her Scotties-winning curling career on our website: https://nsshf.com/inductee/penny-larocque/

Our Future Hall of Famers learning activities package is now also available through NovaMuse's new Educational Resources section-- a place where teachers can find curriculum-based classroom activities from museums across Nova Scotia: http://novamuse.ca/EducationalResources/Index#3

#Tbt to when we hosted the media conference for the Davis Cup game in Halifax, 2016. #tennis

Longtime friend of the Hall Burton Russell has a new sport history book to add to his impressive list of publications. Russell has just released his 13th book, "Down Memory Lane: Highlights of Kentville Sports." Covering several decades and great sport moments from the Wildcats' baseball and hockey victories, to the Brier-winning Glooscap curling team, the book can be purchased at R.D. Chisholm's Limited in Kentville. https://www.thechronicleherald.ca//hitting-the-highlights/

NEW DATE!! Register your class for our virtual Hero Chats! Next chat is with Parasport NS Paul Tingley and Paralympic Games Andrew Haley on Nov. 26 - 10:45am. Email [email protected] to register now for a free conversation with TWO PARALYMPIC GOLD MEDALLISTS from Nova Scotia!

Today is Hall of Famer Marjorie Turner-Bailey's birthday! As a track athlete, Turner-Bailey participated in the Pan American Games in Mexico, took part in the first World Cup in Germany, and competed at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. https://nsshf.com/inductee/marjorie-turner-bailey/

Happy Holidays from your friends at the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame! Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday.

#Tbt to when Hall of Famer Vince Horsman visited his larger-than-life picture in the Hall of Fame museum!

How well do you know Olympic Geography? Check out this week’s trivia in our Instagram and Facebook stories.

Today is also Hall of Famer Brian Langley’s birthday! Langley was the first employee of the NS Track & Field Association. To learn more about what he has accomplished since then, visit our website: https://nsshf.com/inductee/brian-langley/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame to Change Location The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame (NSSHF) will soon have a new address. The Hall, which has been located in the old Trade Centre for the past 15 years, closed its doors on Sept. 30th.... We were unable to come to terms on a new lease with our landlord, Armco Capital, says Hall CEO Bruce Rainnie. It’s unfortunate because we’ve really enjoyed our time here. That being said, we are fully committed to finding a bigger and better location and intend to emerge from this as the finest Hall of its kind in the country. Rainnie says the search for a new location has begun and a few potential sites are being explored. And I am thrilled to share some very exciting news, adds Rainnie. Dr. Bill Stanish has agreed to chair a capital campaign that will be announced in the near future. I can think of no one more passionate, respected and resourceful to lead this drive. In the meantime, the NSSHF will exist virtually at nsshf.com, where all artifacts, inductees, staff contact info and programming can be found. The Hall will continue to offer its award-winning Future Hall of Famers education program to students across the province. And the annual Induction Night is scheduled to return in November of 2021. We will continue to honour and preserve the legacies of Nova Scotians who have made a significant contribution to sport in the province, says Rainnie. And we will make sure these stories are told to Nova Scotia youth, so that they may see what can be accomplished with hard work and a healthy dose of humility. The NSSHF would like to thank all of its inductees, sponsors and supporters for their dedicated and ongoing support of the organization. For further info, please contact: Katie Tanner, Museum & Communications Coordinator [email protected] / 902-404-3343 Bruce Rainnie, President & CEO [email protected] / 902-404-3313 -30-

Still time to register for our virtual Hero Chat with Paralympians Andrew Haley and Paul Tingley! Contact Christina now! Parasport NS TAPHE

Today is Hall of Famer Malcolm Davis' birthday! Davis was a free agent signing with the Detroit Red Wings in 1978. Learn where his pro hockey career took him by visiting our website: https://nsshf.com/inductee/malcolm-sterling-davis/

In honour of our sport heroes who are also veterans, and in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, Lest We Forget.

Today is Hall of Famer Ducky Webber’s birthday! Webber helped Canada’s golf team win Commonwealth gold in 1975. To learn more about his successful golfing career, visit our website: https://nsshf.com/inductee/david-ducky-webber/

With the Remembrance Day holiday tomorrow, we will be taking a break from #TriviaTuesday this week. As we remember those who have served our country, here is a photo of the Canadian Army baseball team in France, 1916. NS SGT W.R. Doyle is 3rd from left.

Today is Hall of Famer Ken Shea's birthday! Shea has won over 30 Maritime Snooker Championships. To learn more about his Snooker accomplishments, and see related photos and artifacts, visit our website: https://nsshf.com/inductee/ken-shea/

Today is Hall of Famer Dorothy Robbins' birthday! Robbins has contributed to the growth and success of school sport, women’s sport, and sport history in NS over many years. We are wishing her the very best on this special occasion of her 100th birthday! https://nsshf.com/inductee/dorothy-walker/

Today is also Hall of Famer Al MacNeil's birthday! MacNeil played in the National Hockey League with the Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Blackhawks, Rangers, and Penguins before becoming a successful NHL coach. You can read more about his hockey legacy on our website: https://nsshf.com/inductee/allister-macneil/

Today is Hall of Famer Keith MacKenzie's birthday! As Cobequid Educational Centre's football coach, MacKenzie won 5 provincial titles over 14 years. You can learn more about his contributions as a multi-sport builder on our website: https://nsshf.com/inductee/keith-mackenzie/

Today is Hall of Famer Wayne Maxner's birthday! Maxner turned professional with the Minneapolis Bruins of the Central Professional League in 1963 before playing with the Boston Bruins. You can read more about his lengthy hockey career on our website: https://nsshf.com/inductee/wayne-maxner/

The Pictou Advocate celebrates Hall of Famer Rick Bowness' coaching career to date: https://pictouadvocate.com//a-quality-person-like-his-mom/

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Check out this media release about short and feature film projects featuring the story of NS boxing legend Sam Langford: LEGENDARY NOVA SCOTIAN BOXER SAM LANGFORD’S STORY WILL GET ITS BIG SCREEN DEBUT IN BOSTON Toronto, ON [September 22, 2020] Award winning Halifax N.S. native director/producer Jim Morrison IV brings the story of Nova Scotian boxing legend SAM LANGFORD to the big screen in the short film BONECRUSHER that will premiere at the Boston Film Festival (SEPT 23-27,... 2020) BONECRUSHER was awarded The Director’s Guide of Canada (DGC) Short Film Award to produce the film. Filming wrapped at the onset of the COVID - 19 outbreak and went through post production during the pandemic lock down with an international team remotely. The film stars MARC JOHN JEFFERIES (Losing Isaiah, Get Rich or Die Tryin', Power, The Haunted Mansion, Nerve, Stuart Little 2 and Notorious) as Sam Langford and centers around his contention for the heavyweight championship belt in Mexico in 1923. I’d never heard of Sam before this film was brought to me, Marc says. The more you read about him, or hear Jim talk about him the further your chin drops. He’s a legend and Jim’s passion for the story sealed the deal for me. Sam fought 6 inches shorter and 40 lbs lighter than most Heavyweights. He was denied his title shot first by the color line, and then by Jack Johnson ( the first black heavyweight). Sam faded into the record books after he died in 1956. Over 300 official career fights and 600 unofficial bouts, Sam often fought battles that sometimes lasted over 60 rounds. BONECRUSHER is the film Jim got into the business to make nearly 20 years ago. The seeds of the story were planted in the 7th grade by the Chief Curator of the Black Cultural Society/Centre, Dr. Henry Bishop who was a mentor and a close family friend. Uncle Henry will consult on the upcoming feature film version. My father instilled the love of the unsung hero story in me. Jim says. Jim’s father is Oral Historian and retired Professor Dr. James H. Morrison (SMU). I have directed about 200 other projects and this is by far the most rewarding one. I have been pitching it for 2 decades, so it seems like the time is finally right for people to hear this story. It is an incredible honor Alex Jordan (Private Eyes) produced the film. Everyone Jim or I have ever worked with came out of the woodwork to make this happen. From a producing standpoint this film punches way outside its weight division, just like Sam did. The short film will run the festival circuit for 2020/21 while Jim and his team finish development on the feature. http://www.bonecrusher-film.com/

It's National Coaches Week and we want to say #ThanksCoach to all of our Hall of Famer coaches for their dedication, commitment and love of the sport! To find out more about our NS Inductee Coaches, check out the inductee page on our website and search by the "Builder" category! https://nsshf.com/inductees/

Today is Hall of Famer Bill Riley's birthday! Riley was the first Black Nova Scotian to play in the NHL. You can read more about his impressive hockey accomplishments on our website: https://nsshf.com/inductee/william-bill-riley/

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Today is also Hall of Famer Vince Horsman's birthday! Horsman is one of only three Nova Scotians to have made it to the major leagues since the turn of the century-- these three players played in 151 games, with Horsman's record accounting for 141 of those games! To learn more about his extraordinary baseball success, visit our website: https://nsshf.com/inductee/vince-horsman/

Today is Hall of Famer Brian Heaney's birthday! Did you know Heaney is a four-time inductee? He is inducted once as an individual, and was also honoured with three different basketball teams! You can learn more about his incredible basketball achievements on our website: https://nsshf.com/inductee/brian-heaney/

Today is Hall of Famer Henry Boutilier’s birthday! Boutilier coached and managed the Glace Bay Colonels to the Canadian Major Little League Championship in 1987, 1988, 1991, 1994 and 2003. You can read more about his achievements as a sport builder on our website: https://nsshf.com/inductee/henry-boutilier/