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Gilles Villeneuve MP (1950 - 1982)

see boom page for videoJoseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve, known as Gilles Villeneuve (French pronunciation: ​[%CA%92il vilnœv]; January 18, 1950 – May 8, 1982), was a Canadian racing driver. Villeneuve sp...

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9/28/2014
8/22/2021
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9/28/2014

Gilles Villeneuve MP (1950 - 1982)

see boom page for videoJoseph Gilles Henri Villeneuve, known as Gilles Villeneuve (French pronunciation: ​[%CA%92il vilnœv]; January 18, 1950 – May 8, 1982), was a Canadian racing driver. Villeneuve sp...

8/22/2021

Jacques Joseph Charles Villeneuve, OQ (French pronunciation: ​[%CA%92%C9%91k vilnœv]) (born April 9, 1971), is a Canadian automobile racing driver and amateur musician. He is the son of Formula One dri...

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7/16/2010
8/22/2021
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7/16/2010

Jacques Joseph Charles Villeneuve, OQ (French pronunciation: ​[%CA%92%C9%91k vilnœv]) (born April 9, 1971), is a Canadian automobile racing driver and amateur musician. He is the son of Formula One dri...

8/22/2021

Sandra Post, CM (born June 4, 1948) is a retired professional golfer, the first Canadian to play on the LPGA Tour. In 1968 at age 20 in her rookie professional year, she won a women's major – the LPGA ...

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11/30/2020
12/5/2020
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11/30/2020

Sandra Post, CM (born June 4, 1948) is a retired professional golfer, the first Canadian to play on the LPGA Tour. In 1968 at age 20 in her rookie professional year, she won a women's major – the LPGA ...

12/5/2020

Allen (born July 29, 1963) is a former professional quarterback who played in the Canadian Football League. He is currently second in all-time professional football passing yards and second in all-time...

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8/10/2018
8/10/2018
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Allen (born July 29, 1963) is a former professional quarterback who played in the Canadian Football League. He is currently second in all-time professional football passing yards and second in all-time...

8/10/2018

Stan Mikita (Guoth) MP (1940 - 2018)

"Stan"

Stanley "Stan" Mikita Obituary Born, Stanislav Guoth in Sokolce, Czechoslovakia on May 20, 1940 to Jurag and Emilia and then adopted by his own blood, Stan passed away on August 7, 2018 at the age of 7...

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8/9/2018
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8/9/2018

Stan Mikita (Guoth) MP (1940 - 2018)

"Stan"

Stanley "Stan" Mikita Obituary Born, Stanislav Guoth in Sokolce, Czechoslovakia on May 20, 1940 to Jurag and Emilia and then adopted by his own blood, Stan passed away on August 7, 2018 at the age of 7...

8/9/2018

Warren Moon (born November 18, 1956) is a former American and Canadian football quarterback who played professionally for 23 seasons. He spent the majority of his career with the Houston Oilers of the ...

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Warren Moon (born November 18, 1956) is a former American and Canadian football quarterback who played professionally for 23 seasons. He spent the majority of his career with the Houston Oilers of the ...

8/9/2018

Brydges MacDougall (March 10, 1876 – April 28, 1947) was a Canadian ice hockey player and businessman. MacDougall was generally regarded as one of the most versatile players of the pre-NHL era of the s...

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4/21/2007
5/19/2017
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4/21/2007

Brydges MacDougall (March 10, 1876 – April 28, 1947) was a Canadian ice hockey player and businessman. MacDougall was generally regarded as one of the most versatile players of the pre-NHL era of the s...

5/19/2017

Milt Schmidt MP (1918 - 2017)

Milton Conrad "Milt" Schmidt (March 5, 1918 – January 4, 2017) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, coach and general manager, mostly for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL)...

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Milt Schmidt MP (1918 - 2017)

Milton Conrad "Milt" Schmidt (March 5, 1918 – January 4, 2017) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, coach and general manager, mostly for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL)...

1/4/2017

Edgar Eisler, MSM (born on April 28, 1963) is a former Canadian pair skater. With partner Isabelle Brasseur, he is the 1992 and 1994 Olympic bronze medalist and the 1993 World Champion.CareerEisler fir...

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12/1/2011
11/16/2016
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12/1/2011

Edgar Eisler, MSM (born on April 28, 1963) is a former Canadian pair skater. With partner Isabelle Brasseur, he is the 1992 and 1994 Olympic bronze medalist and the 1993 World Champion.CareerEisler fir...

11/16/2016

In the 1970s Boldt established himself as the world’s top amputee high jumper, garnering invitations to both disability sport and able-bodied track meets. Boldt's World and Paralympic High Jump record ...

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8/25/2012
8/30/2016
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8/25/2012

In the 1970s Boldt established himself as the world’s top amputee high jumper, garnering invitations to both disability sport and able-bodied track meets. Boldt's World and Paralympic High Jump record ...

8/30/2016

Gordie Howe MP (1928 - 2016)

"Gordie", "Mr. Hockey", "Gord"

'Mr. Hockey' Gordie Howe, 'the best of all time,' dies at 88==Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings skates between defenseman Allan Stanley and goalie Johnny Bower of the Toronto Maple Leafs during Game...

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6/10/2016
6/11/2016
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Gordie Howe MP (1928 - 2016)

"Gordie", "Mr. Hockey", "Gord"

'Mr. Hockey' Gordie Howe, 'the best of all time,' dies at 88==Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings skates between defenseman Allan Stanley and goalie Johnny Bower of the Toronto Maple Leafs during Game...

6/11/2016

Jackie Dickerson Parker MP (1932 - 2006)

'Jack Dickerson "Jackie" Parker 'Jack Dickerson "Jackie" Parker (January 1, 1932 – November 7, 2006), born in Knoxville, Tennessee, was an American football player who became an All-American in college...

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4/4/2016
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Jackie Dickerson Parker MP (1932 - 2006)

'Jack Dickerson "Jackie" Parker 'Jack Dickerson "Jackie" Parker (January 1, 1932 – November 7, 2006), born in Knoxville, Tennessee, was an American football player who became an All-American in college...

4/4/2016

Joseph Bernard André Geoffrion (French pronunciation: ​[%CA%92%C9%94f%CA%81j%C9%94%CC%83]; February 14, 1931 – March 11, 2006), nicknamed Boom Boom, was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and co...

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Joseph Bernard André Geoffrion (French pronunciation: ​[%CA%92%C9%94f%CA%81j%C9%94%CC%83]; February 14, 1931 – March 11, 2006), nicknamed Boom Boom, was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and co...

3/24/2016

Eddie Gerard (1890 - 1937)

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3/24/2016
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3/24/2016

Howie Morenz MP (1902 - 1937)

"Howie Morenz"

Howard William Morenz (September 21, 1902 – March 8, 1937) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played centre for three National Hockey League (NHL) teams: the Montreal Canadiens (in two s...

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3/31/2015
3/24/2016
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Howie Morenz MP (1902 - 1937)

"Howie Morenz"

Howard William Morenz (September 21, 1902 – March 8, 1937) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played centre for three National Hockey League (NHL) teams: the Montreal Canadiens (in two s...

3/24/2016

Terry Fox CC OD MP (1958 - 1981)

"Terry Fox"

Updated from MyHeritage Family Trees via mother Betty Lou Elizabeth Fox (born Wark) by SmartCopy : Jun 30 2015, 0:19:14 UTC

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Terry Fox CC OD MP (1958 - 1981)

"Terry Fox"

Updated from MyHeritage Family Trees via mother Betty Lou Elizabeth Fox (born Wark) by SmartCopy : Jun 30 2015, 0:19:14 UTC

2/4/2016

Henri "The Pocket Rocket" Richard MP (1936 - 2020)

"The Pocket Rocket"

In addition to his 1,046 career points, he led the N.H.L. in assists in 1957-58, with 52, and in 1962-63, with 50. He received the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 1974 for perseverance and sportsmans...

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Henri "The Pocket Rocket" Richard MP (1936 - 2020)

"The Pocket Rocket"

In addition to his 1,046 career points, he led the N.H.L. in assists in 1957-58, with 52, and in 1962-63, with 50. He received the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 1974 for perseverance and sportsmans...

2/2/2016

Maurice "The Rocket" Richard MP (1921 - 2000)

"The Rocket"

Sources:* LeQue Becune Histoire Famille * [ ]* Nos Origines * Our History * YouTube L'Émeute Maurice Richard L'honorable Joseph Henri Maurice Richard, C.P., O.C., O.Q. (né le 4 août 1921 à Montréal au ...

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9/27/2014
2/2/2016
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Maurice "The Rocket" Richard MP (1921 - 2000)

"The Rocket"

Sources:* LeQue Becune Histoire Famille * [ ]* Nos Origines * Our History * YouTube L'Émeute Maurice Richard L'honorable Joseph Henri Maurice Richard, C.P., O.C., O.Q. (né le 4 août 1921 à Montréal au ...

2/2/2016

Catherine Greene Raine, OC, OBC, OD (born May 11, 1943) is a Canadian Senator for British Columbia and a champion alpine skier voted as Canada's Female Athlete of the 20th Century. She was born in Otta...

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8/14/2009
1/26/2016
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Catherine Greene Raine, OC, OBC, OD (born May 11, 1943) is a Canadian Senator for British Columbia and a champion alpine skier voted as Canada's Female Athlete of the 20th Century. She was born in Otta...

1/26/2016