The Class of 2013
Mississauga Legends Row would like to acknowledge and thank the following people for sharing their images from the 2013 Induction Ceremony. Julie Knox, Adam Pulicicchio, David Paterson, Mississauga News and Mike Douglas, Mississauga Life.
Bruce McLaughlin (1926 – 2012)
Community Builders/Leaders
Bruce McLaughlin was the dynamic visionary who established the location of the city centre and began building Mississauga’s downtown core.
Chuck Jackson
Community Builders/Leaders
Chuck Jackson founded the highly successful Southside Shuffle, Port Credit’s major annual three-day blues and jazz festival.
Dr. Joseph Wong (1954 – 2014)
Philanthropy
Dr. Joseph Wong’s “Smile China” project put a smile back on the faces of many children in China born with a facial deformity.
Johnny Bower
Athletics
Johnny Bower led the Toronto Maple Leafs to four Stanley Cups with the final one being their last in 1967.
Lata Pata
Arts & Culture
Lata Pata is considered an influential figure in South Asian-style dance in Canada and is renowned around the world.
Oscar Peterson (1925 – 2007)
Entertainment and Media
Oscar Peterson’s career spanned over six decades and he was considered to be one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time.
Paul Henderson
Athletics
Paul Henderson’s famous goal in the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union made him an instant Canadian her
Silken Laumann
Athletics
Silken Laumann came back from a devastating rowing accident to win an Olympic bronze medal for Canada.
Tommy Hunter
Entertainment & Media
One of Canada’s best Country music performers, Tommy Hunter made CBC’s “Country Hoedown” and “The Tommy Hunter Show” a fan favourite.
Triumph
Entertainment & Media
A Canadian hard rock power trio, Triumph were a popular North American band through the 1970’s and 80’s.