The Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame building was constructed in 1916 by Canadian architect Francis R. Heakes.[2] It operated as the Fort William Land and Titles Building from 1917 to 1971, prior to the Hall of Fame moving there in 1996.[3]
Notable inductees
There are 330 inductees in the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame as of 2025; including 184 athletes, 95 builders, and 51 teams.[3]
Andrea Cole (born 1984), paralympic swimmer competing at the 2000, 2004, and 2008 events[4]
Fred Kearney (1897–1998), former Canadian professional goaltender in the American Hockey Association[5]
Fred Page (1915–1997), president of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association and vice-president of the International Ice Hockey Federation, inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame[6][7][8]
Frank Sargent (1902–1988), president of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association and Dominion Curling Association, inducted into the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame[9][10]
John Schella (1947-2018) professional player in the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association[11]
Dave Siciliano (born 1946), junior and collegiate ice hockey coach, Lakehead University athletic director[12]
Joe Wirkkunen (1928–1986), Finnish-Canadian coach of the Finland men's national ice hockey team[13]
References
↑ "Directory". www.visitthunderbay.com. June 30, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
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