Roberto Alomar was born on February 5, 1968, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. In 1988, Alomar started his career in Major League Baseball with the San Diego Padres. In 1991, he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, where he thrived as a hitter and second baseman.
Graham (born in Orangeville, Ontario) started ski racing at age 9, and joined the National Ski team in 1978. In 1983, she won the first FIS World Cup race held in Canada, the Women’s Downhill at Mont Tremblant.
Henley was drafted in 1960 by the NFL's Green Bay Packers in the 15th round (173rd overall), but chose to head to Canada, and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats where he embarked on a 16 year career (1960 to 1975) of CFL greatness.
Sharif was born in Pakistan, and is the son of the legendary squash player Hashim Khan. Sharif settled in Canada in 1968, and came to dominate the professional hardball squash circuit for well over a decade.
Shawn O’Sullivan was crowned the Canadian junior champion in the light-middleweight division by the age of 16. By the early 1980s he was representing Canada abroad and was crowned the World Amateur Champion, as well as Canadian Athlete of the Year, in 1981.
In 1965, Symons was drafted by the NFL's Green Bay Packers, but an injury led Vince Lombardi to cut him. The next year he started his CFL career with the BC Lions playing 10 games, most at the defensive safety position. At the end of the 1966 season Symons was
Sarah Burke, born on September 3rd, 1982, grew up in Midland, Ontario. She was a true pioneer in freestyle skiing. In 2004, she lobbied ESPN to add a women’s division for freestyle skiing in the following Winter X Games. Her perseverance and passion led to ESPN adding a women’s division
Ron Ellis was born on January 8th, 1945, and grew up in Lindsay, Ontario. He began his hockey career while playing with the Toronto Marlboros. In 1964, Ellis won the Memorial Cup alongside other icons such as Mike Walton, Nick Harbaruk, and Pete Stemkowski, among others. Ellis began his 15-year
Tony Fernandez was born on June 30th, 1962, and grew up in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. The Toronto Blue Jays drafted Fernandez in 1979. During his professional career, Tony played for several teams in Major League Baseball and in Japan.
Eric Lindros was born on February 28th, 1973, and grew up in London, Ontario. Well known in the hockey world, Eric will always be remembered for his immense talent and ridiculous athleticism.
