Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame
On May 17, 1967 Tom Gordon, then President of the Canadian Lacrosse Association, officially opened the Hall of Fame premises located in New Westminster's Centennial Community Centre. Since then, a steady flow of historical and championship pictures, famous lacrosse player's sticks, sweaters, plaques, medals and trophies have been dontated and gratefully accepted for display.
The Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame was the brain child of Tom Gordon. He was ably supported by Jack Fulton, Harry McKnight, Art Daoust, and Bill Ellison. It was first proposed in 1963 at a CLA Annual Meeting, and adopted at the next CLA AGM. It was registered with the BC Societies Act in 1965. At the CLA AGM in Montreal on January 19, 1966, firty-eight first members were inducted to the Hall.
Induction of new members is made on an annual basis. To the initial three categories - field players, box players and builders - a Veteran category was added in 1997 to preserve the memory of starts of yesteryear and, in 1988, an outstanding team category was also added.
