The Paris Independent
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October 28, 2023
S P O RT S Celebrating the 2023 Paris Sports Hall of Fame Inductees The last of three induction ceremonies for the 2023 Brant Sports Hall of Fame wrapped up on Thursday, making the last stop in Paris to honour local athletes. Hall of Famers are both athletes or community builders of sport. Each year a committee reviews a list of nominations and determines who to induct, representing communities across the County. Don Pancoe was the first to be awarded in St. George on September 28th, followed by Keith and Elaine Hall in Burford on October 7th. This past Thursday, October 26th, five individuals were inducted into the Hall of Fame: Robert Perley, Dennis McKinna, Linda Madden, Bill Cracknell and Mark Stewart. Let’s take a look at their accomplishments and contributions to athletics in Brant County. MARK STEWART ATHLETE –
TRACK AND FIELD DEDICATED
Caribbean (NACAC) Championship – 5th place finish 110mH Born in Paris, 1984 • 2008 Canadian Olympic Trials – 4th place finish 110mH University Athletic Achievements: •Competed internationally in the •2006 Canadian University Champion United States, Belgium, Netherlands, – 60m Hurdles (H) Spain, and Dominican Republic •2006 University of Toronto Male Athlete of the Year LINDA MADDEN ATHLETE •2007 Canadian University Champion SOFTBALL DEDICATED – 60mH •2008 Canadian University Champion Born in Paris November 1958 – 60mH *1975-1977 P.D.H.S. Female Athlete •Former University of Toronto Record of the Year Holder – 60mH – 8.02s (Now *1979-2009 Basketball record currently 3rd All-Time) O.C.A.A. Mohawk College Most • Former Captain of the University of points in one game - 52 Toronto Track and Field Team *1971 Softball start with Paris Girls •3-Year Undefeated Streak in Softball to Bad News Bears 1979-89 Canadian University Competition 5X Brant County Fastball Champions Career Achievements: • Canadian National Team Member – Continued on page 18 110mH • North American Central American
Pictured left to right are the 2023 Paris Sports Hall of Fame Inductees: Robert Perley - Community Builder, Dennis McKinna - Community Builder, Linda Madden - Athlete – Softball, Bill Cracknell - Community Builder, Mark Stewart Athlete - Track and Field. Photo shared by County of Brant
