Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
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#OnThisDay in 2003, Mike Weir won #themasters !
He was the first Canadian, and first left-handed player to win the prestigious tournament.
Learn more about Mike’s story ⬇️
#OnThisDay in 1997, a star-studded Team Canada won their 4th consecutive IIHF Women’s World Championship!
The team included Order of Sport recipients & Hall of Famers Cassie Campbell, Danielle Goyette, Geraldine Heaney, Jayna Hefford, Angela James, and Hayley Wickenheiser.
#OnThisDay in 1923, Foster Hewitt broadcasted the first ever ice hockey game live via radio!
The history-making match at Mutual Street Arena was between Parkdale and Kitchener.
Foster Hewitt was awarded the @OrderofSport and inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1975.
#OnThisDay in 1985, Rick Hansen embarked on his iconic Man in Motion World Tour!
The Tour spanned over 2 years and involved Rick wheeling over 40,000km through 34 countries on 4 continents.
Read more about Rick’s incredible story via his Hall of Famer Weekly: