By Nolan Kowal, Sport Performance Specialist
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame announced the class of 2020 recently, revealing the eight individuals and one team mini-dynasty who will be inducted into our hallowed halls this year.
The individual inductees are:
- Marilyn Fraser (Builder) – Athletics
- Baxter Humby (Athlete) – Muay Thai/Kickboxing
- Sheldon Kennedy (Athlete/Builder) – Hockey/Multi-Sport
- Ruth Klassen (Athlete) – Volleyball
- Ralph Lyndon (Athlete) – Multi-Sport
- Paul Robson (Builder) – Multi-Sport
- Jennifer Saunders (Athlete) – Racquetball
- Ed Werenich (Athlete) – Curling
The team inductees are:
- 1996/1997 University of Manitoba Bisons (Team) – Basketball
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame will not be hosting our annual Induction Ceremonies this year, but instead will formally induct the new class of honoured members when COVID-19 conditions allow us to host such a celebration.
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“As we announce the names of these deserving inductees who will forever be a part of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, we are grateful that these athletes, builders and teams will inspire and motivate generations for years to come, and we are excited to be celebrating their extraordinary accomplishments and contributions to sport in our province. Congratulations to the inductee class of 2020!”
-Jeff Hnatiuk, President & CEO, Sport Manitoba
“Once again, this is a remarkable class of inductees that reflects the diverse spectrum of sport. They personify the kind of commitment and excellence that our sport community aspires to and is inspired by, and we are thrilled to have them join the ranks of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. It is especially important to take the time to reflect on and celebrate our sport heritage during today’s trying times.”
-Don MacDonald, Chair of the Board of Directors, Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
If you have any questions about the class of 2020, you can contact rick.brownlee@sportmanitoba.ca
