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Obituary- Bob Beaumont

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
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It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of one of our Inductees. Bob Beaumont was inducted into the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame in 2010. On behalf of the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame, our condolences are extended to his family.
You can read about Bob Beaumont’s wonderful contributions to sports in Parry Sound in the Inductee section of this website.

Jim Matthews – Obituary

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
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It is with great sadness that we share the news on the passing of 2008 Inductee, Jim Matthews.  Jim passed away in July and will be sadly missed.  You can read about Jim’s wonderful life in the Inductee section of our website.  On behalf of the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame, we extend our condolences.

Now Accepting 2012 Inductee Applications!

Friday, July 29th, 2011
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The Bobby Orr Hall of Fame is now accepting applications for the 2012 Induction Ceremony.  Nominations can be submitted in any of the four categories: Athlete, Builder, Team or Honourary.  For more information, please view a full description of the nomination process in the “Inductee Procedures” tab (Choose “Inductee Corner”, then locate the “Inductee Procedures” tab) on our website.

Nomination Forms are available for pick-up at our Box Office which is open Tuesday to Sunday 9am – 5pm, or online in our “Inductee Corner” section.

Completed Nomination Forms can be dropped off to the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame ATTN: Manager during regular business hours.

The deadline for 2012 Nominations is SEPTEMBER 1ST

Olympic Suit on display!

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
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Visitors to the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame will now be able to view a recent piece of Bobby Orr Memorabilia.  The suit worn by Orr, as an Olympic flag bearer,  is now on display.  This beautiful ivory wool suit has his name embroidered inside the jacket and is accompanied by other items representing his participation as one of the Olympic Flag bearers during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic opening ceremonies.

It is worth adding the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame to your list of ‘what to do’ next time you are in the area!