From Canada's first World Champion, rower Ned Hanlan, to the unstoppable heroine. Bobbie Rosenfeld, Canada has had its share of exceptional athletes. These great athletes forever changed the sports of basketball, hockey, track and field, rowing, and skiing.
About the Author
Joan Dixon
Stories of Canada and amazing Canadians have always inspired JOAN DIXON's research and she likes to share ones that are different from those in the regular history books. She is the author of Trailblazing Sports Heroes, Roberta Bondar, Extreme Canadian Weather, as well as of books about Canadian icons such as the Avro Arrow and the Calgary Stampede. She is currently based in the foothills of the Rockies. Check out dixanprojects.ca for more information.
A talented Canadian boxing champion from Halifax battles opponents in and out of the ring during a time of transformation in for his city and his community as the Black population emerges as a social and political force during the 1960s and 1970s.
Murray "Moe" Norman was always a little different. When he took up golf, at the age of 12, he spent hours hitting balls. He soon became a phenomenon on the amateur golfing circuit. Humbly aware of his special gift, and justifiably proud, Moe went on to set 33 course records, including three 59s, and 17 holes-in one.
"I recognize that I am a stubborn, tough bastard to deal with," writes hockey legend Punch Imlach. This no-holds-barred story of his second time round with the Leafs lets you decide for yourself.
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