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N.B. Sports Hall of Fame welcomes six new inductees this weekend
The 2001 Saint John Alpines team will be inducted into the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Courtesy: AJs Saint John Alpines)
The New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame will welcome six new inductees in a ceremony this weekend.
The honour, marking its 55th year, recognizes athletes, teams, and builders for their achievements and contributions to competitive sport in New Brunswick.
A celebratory gala for the inductees will be held Saturday at the Imperial Theatre in Saint John.
The inductees for 2025 include:
Judy Astle – A lead educator, administrator, and volunteer devoted to golf, athletics, and basketball.
Sylvio Bourque – A decorated arm wrestler with 26 World Armwrestling Federation championship medals, including six gold.
Rick Bowness – A former NHL player with nine seasons between the Calgary Flames, Detroit Red Wings, and St. Louis Blues, who retired as the NHL's longest-serving coach in 2024.
George Chase – An expert marksman, Grand Aggregate winner, and two-time Canadian Fullbore Rifle Champion.
2001 Saint John Alpines – The provincial and Canadian men's senior baseball championship team for 2001; the first to ever achieve that feat.
Frank Synott – The first New Brunswick-born Olympian and Olympic medalist who captained the U.S. hockey team to silver in the 1920 Olympics.
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