Avelino Gomez (1928 - June 21, 1980) was a Cuban-born Hall of Fame jockey in American and Canadian thoroughbred horse racing. Born in Havana, Gomez began a career as a jockey at the urging of a family member. He won his first race in Mexico City and eventually moved on
Nicknamed the Golden Boy, Anthony Charles (Tony) Golab, (born January 17, 1919) the classy Windsor native took the CFL by storm during a career that began in 1939 and ended in 1950.
Wayne Douglas Gretzky, (born January 26, 1961) was born and raised in Brantford, Ontario. Gretzky honed his skills at a backyard rink and regularly played minor hockey at a level far above his peers. Despite his unimpressive stature, strength, and speed, Gretzky's intelligence and reading of the game were unrivaled.
Clarence Edwin "Cito" Gaston born March 17, 1944) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. His major league career as a player lasted from 1967–1978, most notably for the San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves. His managerial career was with the Toronto Blue Jays where he became
Douglas Gilmour (born June 25, 1963) During his NHL career, Gilmour played for 7 NHL clubs: the St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens, serving as Captain for Calgary, Toronto and Chicago.
Lawrence Patrick David Gillick (born August 22, 1937) is an American professional baseball executive, currently serving as a senior advisor in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. He was the general manager of four Major League Baseball (MLB) teams: the Toronto Blue Jays (1978–1994), Baltimore Orioles (1996–1998), Seattle Mariners (2000–2003), and Phillies
A native of Burlington, Tony Gabriel starred as a 2-sport athlete in high school. A 6’4 forward who led his Burlington Central High Basketball team to the provincial Championship. As a senior, he once scored 48 points in one game, single-handedly outscoring the opposition on that night.
Scott Goodyear never had any doubt what he was going to be. The kid loved being behind the wheel of a car, and he loved going fast. After racking up a number of go-kart titles, Goodyear turned professional in the early 1980’s, quickly graduating to Formula Atlantic Racing. In his
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.
Robert Michael "Bob" "Le Capitaine" Gainey is the former executive vice president and general manager of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. He is also a former professional ice hockey player who played for the Canadiens from 1973 until 1989.
