07-23-2015, 04:30 PM
My "state" is Ontario when we eventually amalgamate the two countries. I tried not to be too hockey-centric because lets face it...we could be here all day.
Wayne Gretzky
Originally from: Brantford, Ontario
How could a man nicknamed "The Great One" not be first on this list? He's the holder of almost every hockey scoring record, and is possibly the best hockey player to ever play the game.
Donovan Bailey
Originally from: Manchester, Jamaica; immigrated to Oakville, Ontario as a pre-teen
Former world record holder in the 100m sprint, Donovan Bailey won two gold medals for Canada at the 1996 Olympics, and was the first Canadian to run the 100m in under 10 seconds.
Bobby Orr
Originally from: Parry Sound, Ontario
One of the best defencemen to put on skates, Bobby Orr remains the only defenceman to win the NHL’s scoring title, and still holds the record for most points and assists in a season.
Ferguson "Fergie" Jenkins
Originally from: Chatham, Ontario
Canada might be known for its hockey players, but Ferguson Jenkins was the first Canadian to win the Cy Young Award, as well as the country's first Baseball Hall of Fame member.
Mike Weir
Originally from: Sarnia, Ontario
The only Canadian to ever win the Masters Tournament (in 2003), Mike Weir is the country's greatest golfer to date.
and even though he was not from Ontario this man was an inspiration to all and should be mentioned regardless.
Terry Fox
Originally from: Winnipeg, Manitoba
He's one of the most inspirational sports figures anywhere. Fox, missing one leg from cancer, vowed to run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research and treatment. He wasn’t able to complete his monumental run, but his memory serves as a lasting inspiration.
Wayne Gretzky
Originally from: Brantford, Ontario
How could a man nicknamed "The Great One" not be first on this list? He's the holder of almost every hockey scoring record, and is possibly the best hockey player to ever play the game.
Donovan Bailey
Originally from: Manchester, Jamaica; immigrated to Oakville, Ontario as a pre-teen
Former world record holder in the 100m sprint, Donovan Bailey won two gold medals for Canada at the 1996 Olympics, and was the first Canadian to run the 100m in under 10 seconds.
Bobby Orr
Originally from: Parry Sound, Ontario
One of the best defencemen to put on skates, Bobby Orr remains the only defenceman to win the NHL’s scoring title, and still holds the record for most points and assists in a season.
Ferguson "Fergie" Jenkins
Originally from: Chatham, Ontario
Canada might be known for its hockey players, but Ferguson Jenkins was the first Canadian to win the Cy Young Award, as well as the country's first Baseball Hall of Fame member.
Mike Weir
Originally from: Sarnia, Ontario
The only Canadian to ever win the Masters Tournament (in 2003), Mike Weir is the country's greatest golfer to date.
and even though he was not from Ontario this man was an inspiration to all and should be mentioned regardless.
Terry Fox
Originally from: Winnipeg, Manitoba
He's one of the most inspirational sports figures anywhere. Fox, missing one leg from cancer, vowed to run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research and treatment. He wasn’t able to complete his monumental run, but his memory serves as a lasting inspiration.
