One common thread in Halton Hills is its love for sports. Last night, Halton Hills Sports Museum inducted 6 individuals who played a key role in sports in Halton Hills. It was a night of reminiscing glory of yesteryear. Former Toronto Argo, Grey Cup Champion and Halton Hills resident Jim Kardash was the key note speaker.
Inducted in the Sports Hall of Fame were athletes and builders who devoted years in building sports and in Acton and Georgetown and now Halton Hills. Congratulations to Walter Dixon, David Armstrong and Frank Van de Valk for auto racing. They terrorized the racing tracks in the 60's. Paul Robinson, who scored 100 goals in a single season for the Georgetown Jr. C hockey team in 1967-68. Also was Haddy Smedema for best builder in Soccer. Haddy has dedicated 59 years to promoting and building the sport of soccer in Georgetown. Also hockey player Harold Townsley who played for many years and later coached many years in Acton was also inducted for hockey and baseball as best builder both sports. It was a wonderful night and a job well done by the Halton Hills Sports Museum Selection Committee.
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