In recognition of Wallaceburg’s 150th anniversary this year, the Wallaceburg & District Museum has launched a new feature on social media: ‘150 Facts, for 150 Years’.
Here is one of their recent photos and details:
The Wallaceburg Griffins made history in 1983 by capturing the Ontario Novice ‘B’ Lacrosse Championship, bringing provincial glory to the community and cementing their place in local sports history.
The championship squad featured a talented roster of young athletes including Tina Turner, Todd Knight, Dan Toms, Ian McGivern, Sean McGivern, Micah Bourdeau, Kevin Bernard, Chris Bernard, Cory Bernard, Jason Turner, Brad McCarther, Wade Mackesy, Mark Berry, and Conrad Bayeans.
Goaltending duties were shared by Jim Stanley, Tom O’Neil, Pierre Dion, and Brian Everaert.
The team was led by coach Bill McCarthur Jr. and manager Francis McGivern, whose leadership helped guide the Griffins through an exceptional season.
The Wallaceburg and District Museum Archives has preserved the memory of this championship run, celebrating a proud moment in the town’s lacrosse legacy.
If you have an old photo, or video, that you would like to see on the Sydenham Current, let us know by sending us an email to sydenhamcurrent@gmail.com.
