Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1977 as a “Builder”

James (Jim) Chesley Quick played a major role in the establishment of basketball in the province. Jim was the founding (1969) president of the Baie Verte Men’s Basketball League; he was the first men’s coach in Baie Verte and coached in the first men’s basketball tournament held outside of St. John’s. He coached the first team from Baie Verte to win any award in basketball and the first championship team.

In addition to these accomplishments, Jim was instrumental in the development of basketball regionally, in Stephenville and in Corner Brook but of course his biggest contribution to basketball was in Baie Verte.

Along with his coaching and refereeing, Jim was instrumental in organizing the Baie Verte High School Invitational Basketball Tournament. This tournament was the largest and oldest continuing invitational tournament of its kind in Newfoundland.

Jim was born June 26, 1927 in St. John’s. He was the only child of Chesley and Marble Quick. He attended Bishop Field College from kindergarten through to grade eleven. Upon graduating Bishop Field he entered the Newfoundland School of Pharmacy where he graduated in 1948. On June 7, 1950 he married Elizabeth Mary Shea of St. John’s, they had six children.

In November of 1963, Jim Quick took up residence in the town of Baie Verte where he opened Baie Verte Pharmacy. It was on this day that a sport history would begin in that town. Mr. Quick being an avid basketball and soccer player himself was interested in helping the youth of Baie Verte. Upon arrival in the town Mr. Quick’s children were registered at St. Pius X Elementary / High School. He soon discovered that there was no physical education program in the school. He then initiated an intramural program that basically consisted of basketball. His next challenge was to organize a boys’ high school varsity team. Due to work commitments, Jim held practices from 9:00 am – 10:00 am each day. At the first practice he brought a block of wood, showed it to the boys and told them that is was not a basketball, otherwise they would have not know the difference.

Jim continued to work with the senior boys, slowly moulding them into a basketball team. Some short time later, he began a junior boys’ program and followed with a senior girls’ program. The men’s varsity team continually became a force to be reckoned with.

In 1969 Jim took a group of 12 boys to St. John’s to compete in the provincial high school “B” tournament, where they captured the championship. None of these boys had ever been off the Baie Verte Peninsula.

In 1978 he received the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for community service. For example if you are using tabs to show different services write about what makes this service unique. If you are using tabs to display restaurant items write about what makes a specific dish particularly worthwhile or delicious.

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1983 as a “Athlete” 

Alfred Connors played a major role in the development of basketball in Newfoundland, both as a player and as a builder. He was one of the founding members of Basketball

Newfoundland. Alf also contributed with many years of refereeing both at the local and the provincial level.

There was a consensus amongst basketball players and fans of the 1930’s and 1940’s that Alf Connors was certainly one of the best, if not the best, basketball player that Newfoundland

has ever produced. He had a natural talent and well developed skill and dexterity on a basketball court that would certainly have attracted national attention except for the fact that these were the years of the Great Depression. He not only played the game but devoted much of his life to encouraging and developing talent in others and many of the players of more recent years would attribute their acquired skills to the training,

advice and example of Alfred Connors.

While basketball was probably his first love, his prowess in football and baseball were almost

equally outstanding as the record of championships, in which he participated eloquently show. Alf Connors had an outstanding career in basketball, football, baseball, softball and bowling as an athlete and continued as an official, coach and manager in these and other sports when his playing days were over.

As a basketball player, he was captain of the Wanderers that won St. John’s championships

between 1933 and 1939, including five in a row. He was regarded as the first “real star of the

game”. He played at the forward position and was know for his ability to put the ball in the

basket.

He officiated in soccer, basketball and baseball, managed hockey and rowing crews, coached

track and field, baseball, basketball, and softball teams, served as a member of the St. John’s

Regatta Committee, the Newfoundland Hiking Club, was athletic director for the Patricians

Association and president of the St. John’s Junior Basketball League.

Alfred was inducted into the Sport Newfoundland Hall of Fame on October 21, 1986. He died at

the age of 88 on October 15, 2000.

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1985 as a “Builder”

Frank T. Butler has played a major role in

the development of basketball at the city,

provincial and national level. While still

achieving many plateaus as a player, Frank

became a corner stone as a builder. He has

served as a player, official, coach and

administrator.

As a player Frank was a top scorer noted for

his deft shooting touch and mastery of the

jump shot. He was the first local player to

effectively use the jump shot.

In the mid sixties he helped initiate the development of a provincial officials association.

He was a willing candidate to do any job that was asked of him.

His commitment to the sport extended to the national and international arena where he

served as president of Basketball Canada for two consecutive terms of Office (1976 –

1980). He was also a member of the International Mini Basketball (1972 – 1974

Basketball Canada). 1972 – 74 he was Director of the Canadian Amateur Basketball

Association, and held the position of Vice President from 1974 – 76. 1980 he was

Director of Sport Federation of Canada, and 1978 – 1981 a member of the Canada Games

Society. He was on the 1976 site selection committee for the 1976 Pre-Olympic

tournament for Basketball Canada (Hamilton, Ontario). Chef de Mission for Canada at

the World Junior Pan American Basketball championships (Brazil 1976), and presented

to the Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) in 1977 the concept of

World Cup Basketball Championships (Munich).

Be it as a teacher, St. John’s League Executive member, past-president of the Association

or as a professor at Memorial University, Frank has touched many students and players in

a positive way.

In 1966, Frank was selected to the MUN Athletic Honor Society. In 1984 St. John's Basketball Assoc. inducted Frank into the Hall of Fame; and he was inducted into the Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Hall of Fame on October 26th, 1996.

During his playing days, Frank enjoyed exceptional success. From 1961 - 1968 Frank played in the Provincial Senior “A” championships where in most tournaments he was chosen an All-Star. From 1964 - 1967, Frank played for his home province at the

Canadian Senior “A” Championships. In 1967 he captained NL at the First Canada Games held in Quebec City; he was in fact the team’s captain.

As a builder, Frank assisted in organizing the St. John's Metro Basketball League. He

served as Secretary/Treasurer and President of NL Amateur Basketball Association before serving as a Director, Vice-President and eventually, President of Basketball Canada.

From 1978 - 1981 Frank was a member of Canada Games Society and also in 1980 was a Director of the Sport Federation of Canada. Frank was Chef de Mission for NL at the 1973 and 1975 Canada Games. During this time, he also acted as an Administrator for the first NL Summer and Winter Games.

Frank's ability as an organizer speaks for itself. Besides serving in leadership roles on

executives, Frank also coached MUN's Varsity Men's Team and helped with the organization of officials. His involvement as a Chairman on the "Green Paper on Recreation" shows his deep desire to improve Sport/Recreation in our Province.

Frank's past and present involvement with sport and recreation has set a high standard to

follow.

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1985 as a “Builder”

The Irish Christian Brothers first arrived in Newfoundland on January 20th, 1875, and it

was primary regarded for its role in the field of education.

Organizational work in the mid 1940’s by Brother F. Brennan and Brother Warren led to the establishment of a Grammar School Basketball League in 1946 and the addition of a High School setup in 1947. The original schools involved were St. Bon’s, St. Pat’s, and Holy Cross but, with the addition of new schools, have considerably expanded since that time.

The Irish Christian Brothers did not confine their activities to St. John’s area and had introduced the game of basketball to many other areas of the province, including Harbour Grace, Avondale, Placentia, Grand Falls and Corner Brook.

The training, which many of the brothers have undertaken in the United States, has led to

a good understanding of the game. Their greatest asset, however, is the ability to train and develop young players in the fundamentals of the game. Many of the top players involved in basketball in the province have been associated with the Irish Christian Brothers.

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1999 as a “Builder”

Albert Haynes’ love for the game of basketball began at the age of 11 in grade 6 at Bishop Field.
His playing days went through grammar school, high school and university and in the St. John’s

Senior League. In the mid-sixties as a player / assistant coach his team captured the Atlantic Senior “B” championships in St. John, NB. Throughout the 60’s Al coached many teams at Bishops College and coached the Feildians Junior and Senior teams in the St. John’s League. Al served as an executive member and president of both the St. John’s Basketball Association and the provincial basketball association. Some of Al’s

fondest memories are of representing Newfoundland and Labrador at National

association meetings, and, in fact, meet his wife to be at one of those meetings in Vancouver. In 1978 Al was one of the driving forces in bringing the Canadian Junior Men’s championships to the Capital City. This was a very successful even and was still talked about in 2000. 

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1999 as an “Official”

Bill started as a player, but when asked to referee by Sam Walters ---- as they say “the rest is history”…. And what a history! His fondest moments are being selected to ref at the winter games in Lethbridge, Alberta and a senior “A” championship game between Alberta and Ontario. Bill is a member of the St. John’s Basketball Association Hall of Fame, has received recognition from the “International Association of Approved Basketball Officials”, and has been awarded

the National J. A. “Wink” Wilcox Award of Merit

1987. Bill was credited with bringing back a “feeling of fun and common sense to the

game. (St. John’s Basketball Association Hall of Fame, 1987)”.

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1999 as a “Builder”

Bill Redden has been interested in every facet of basketball since he first became involved as a player at 12 years of age. In the province Bill was President of the St. John’s Basketball Officials

Association and founding member and President of NABO. He is presently a member of NABO and has always been interested in improving anything he is involved with. As a Player he has played

at all levels. Junior high, high school, AUAA (UNB) and senior, always enjoying the game and the people he played with. It is as a builder, coach and teacher that Bill’s talents shone. Some of his accomplishments include:

• Coach 1st provincial championships 1965 – 6
• Coach 1st women’s championships 1966
• Coach 1st women’s Canada games team 1966 – 67
• Coach MUN senior men and women 14 years
• Director MUN basketball champs 1980 – 85, 1987 – 92
• Coordinator Stroke basketball program 1984 – 86
• Coordinator MUN / Holy Heart tournament 1981 – 1985
• Coach St. John’s 10’s in the late 1980’s
• Coordinator Nita Chambers (Sutton) tournament
• Inducted in the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame on October 18, 1997.

Bill lists as the highlights of his career the time he spent developing basketball in the province and the MUN women’s AUAA championships in 1994, which can be said he had a personal involvement.

Dr. William "Bill" Redden, for the past 35 years, has made a significant contribution to the sports of Tennis and Basketball as an Athlete and a Builder. He arrived in St. John's in 1962 from his native Nova Scotia, via Labrador City, where he was a high school physical education teacher.

It is in the game of Basketball, however, where he has excelled. He dedicated the past 30 years to playing, officiating, coaching, and administering. As a result of his playing ability, he was inducted into the St. John's Basketball Hall of Fame. He has coached over 50 teams in Basketball from youth, junior high, high school, university, senior, and

Canada Games. As a result of his dedication to coaching, he was awarded in 1993 the Canada 125th Anniversary Award for Community Service.

Bill is also the founder of the St. John's and Newfoundland Basketball Officials Association. He was instrumental in the development of the high quality basketball officials we have today. For his contribution to officiating in Newfoundland, Bill was awarded the Wink Wilcox Award in 1990, presented by the Canadian Association of

Basketball Officials. 

He was Director of the School of Physical Education and Athletics at Memorial University from 1994-1997, and as such, guided the development of the Professional Preparation and Service Program of the University. 

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1999 as a “Builder”

Chris Griffin was introduced to basketball at St. Mike’s high school in Grand Falls and continued to play at Memorial University, where he obtained his Bachelor of Physical Education. Chris coached at the high school, the college and the Canada Games level. Mr. Griffin is a past President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Basketball

Association (NLBA) and had been involved in the

administration of basketball in the province and nationally and internationally. Chris’s love for the game sent him to Montreal as a marshal during the 1976 Olympics and to Africa to help develop the game over there. The greatest joy Chris got from basketball was watching people grow from their involvement in the sport. Many players have

benefited from Chris’s knowledge, leadership, and sense of fair play. 

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1999 as an “Athlete”

Christine began playing basketball in grammar school, but excelled through out her time as a PWC Collegian on both the Junior and Senior teams. She played with the highly touted MUN Ladies team, which toured Nova Scotia in 1957, and considered the tour as one of her fondest memories, especially being met at St. John’s airport on their return by family, friends, student body and the President of the University, Dr. R. Gushue being led to St. John’s City Hall in a huge motorcade to be meet by the Mayor H. G. R. Mews and presented with roses. Christine continued to play for three years at McGill University, where she “lettered” at basketball and other sports, a forward … she was a many time recipient of high scoring and MVP awards. Her competition was against Spencer and Mercy Colleges and the strangest rule of her time was the Guards were not allowed to cross the center line.

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1999 as a “Builder”

Doug Eaton had been involved in basketball since 1935, when he laced up the sneakers as captain of

the Wildcats, made up of grade 5 students of St. Bon’s. He has been involved in many areas of the

game ever since. He played intercollegiate for St. Bon’s and also competed in many city championships. When he returned from Toronto with his Physical Education degree, he was

considered a “Professional” and was not allowed to play. Thus started his coaching career, in which he was very successful. He lists as one of his

fondest moments as the famous tour of Nova Scotia were he coached the MUN Ladies to

four victories… This was at a time when this type of travel was unheard of… 

For some of the strangest rules in his day of the sport, Mr. Eaton list the following: shape of the key; ball was not allowed to be held (crossovers, behind the back); coaching – if a coach yelled at a player it would be a technical foul. They were not allowed to coach from the bench. 

Mr. Eaton said that over the years the only rule not to change was the height of the basket.

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1999 as an “Athlete”

Ed Manning was one of St. John’s top athletes in the 1950’s, excelling not only in basketball but in hockey, baseball, soccer, track and field, and golf. “Steady Eddy” was the main reason that the “Blue and Gold” won so many championships during his time playing. A continual top scorer and MVP, Ed was one of the finest and versatile players of his day. Contemporaries of Ed Manning will all too readily acknowledge that in the realm of local sport he was a natural, with the innate

ability to excel at any sport in which he elected to

participate.

Ed Manning’s career started while he was a student at St. Bon’s College in St. John’s. Between 1947 and 1950 he was a member of four intercollegiate hockey championship teams, four intercollegiate

soccer championship teams, and three intercollegiate basketball championship teams, and won the senior Victor Ludorum in the annual St. Bon’s Sports. 

Mr. Manning’s career in senior soccer really started in 1951. He was a member of six St. Bon’s Boyle Trophy winning hockey teams, two St. John’s senior basketball championship teams and four St. John’s senior baseball championship teams, and was one of the better soccer players at the Ayre Athletic Grounds.

He played on four St. John’s provincial senior baseball championship teams and on two

occasions was runner-up for St. John’s Athlete of the Year. Mr. Manning made outstanding contributions to every team of which he was a member, always among the highest scorers in basketball, the best hitters and best fielders in baseball, the top playmakers and scorers in hockey, and one of the most effective and successful players in soccer.

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1999 as a “Builder”

Edward Murphy had his first introduction to basketball when he was a student at Holy Cross School in St. John's. Under the guidance of Coach Brother Cassidy, Ed's Holy Cross team won the Provincial High School Basketball Championship

defeating the powerful American team from Goose Bay. During that tournament Ed was named to the

First All-Star Team.

While a student at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Ed played on the Senior Varsity team for five years. At MUN, Ed was greatly influenced by coaches Ed Browne and Bill Redden. The highlight of his playing career came in his last game for MUN when the Senior Varsity Team beat

the Argentia Seals to win the Provincial Senior Championship. This was the first time

that a MUN team had beaten the powerful Argentia team in the Provincial Championships.

In 1967, Ed was selected to the basketball team that represented the province at the first Canada Winter Games in Quebec City. While a student at MUN, Ed began his coaching career as coach of the Reddy Kilowatts team in the St. John's Ladies League. In 1971 he coached the provincial ladies team that participated at the Canada Winter Games in Saskatoon. 

Following graduation from Memorial University, Ed founded and was playing coach of the powerful City Furniture Basketball Team which dominated provincial basketball during the 1970's, winning numerous city and provincial championships.

In 1975 and 1976, while working as a Chartered Accountant in Marystown, Ed and a group of basketball enthusiasts formed the Marystown Basketball League. The Marystown All-Stars won the Provincial "C" and "B" titles and then challenged for the "A" Championship title.

Throughout the 1970's and 1980's Ed coached many provincial men's teams which represented the Province at national championships. However, some of Ed's most enjoyable times were those spent coaching his sons, Joey and Jeff, at MacDonald Drive Junior High and Booth Memorial High School. 

Ed's career in the administration of basketball started in the early 1970's when he became

President of the St John's Basketball League. In the mid-seventies Ed became involved with the provincial association where he held several positions before becoming President in the late seventies. In the mid eighties, Ed became involved in Basketball Canada where he held several positions before becoming its President in 1990. The highlight of his career at the national level was heading Basketball Canada's Bid Team to

Munich, Germany where Canada was awarded the 1994 World Championships for Toronto.

Under Ed's leadership in 1980, Basketball Newfoundland and Labrador established a

provincial Basketball Sports Hall of Fame and in 1983 Ed was selected as Sport Newfoundland and Labrador's Executive of the Year. In June 1993, Ed was one of ten Newfoundland and Labrador sport volunteers honoured when he received a

Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada in recognition of his outstanding work for sport. Ed is a member of the St. John's Basketball League's Hall of Fame Ed was inducted into the Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Hall of Fame on November 2, 2002.

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1999 as an “Official”

Frank’s interest in basketball was sparked as a student at Holy Cross. He was never big enough or skilled enough to play for the school teams but remembers going to the old gym above the bowling alleys and helping shake the basket on the stage end. He played pickup and intramural ball in high school and later at St. Dunstan’s College (now UPEI). When he started teaching at Holy

Cross he began refereeing. While teaching in

Labrador City he was encouraged to do more refereeing by Bill Redden.

The highlight of his career was being selected to ref at the Women’s Intercollegiate Championship at Guelph in 1977, the first time a Newfoundland official did a National championship game.

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1999 as a “Builder”

Gail Roberts has contributed to basketball from the first time she dribbled a ball, in 1963 at Prince of Wales Collegiate at the age of 13. In those days they were only allowed to dribble the ball three

times before they had to pass and instead of a toss up to start the game there were a coin toss at center court. Gail was an MVP in high school and played on the Senior Women’s team at MUN, where she also played volleyball. In the 1970’s Gail coached Holy Heart to 8 city high school championships and 7 provincial championships, which wasn’t easy with competition from Bishops, PWC, Laval, and Stella Maris. Holy Heart was the first school to have fiber glass backboards, which fell down after only being up for 1 ½ years.

Her contributions also included being treasurer of the NLBA; being the official’s chairman of the St. John’s Men’s League in 1969 – 70, and was chair of the Women’s Athletic society. Her fondest memories are of playing in the Canada Games under Coach Ed Murphy; the winning teams at Holy Heart, and all of the people she has meet through

basketball. Gail has been positive influences to all who have meet her in the sport.

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1999 as a “Builder”

Gordon Breen was the co-founder of the St. John’s Metro Basketball League. Along with Robin Short,

they started the league in 1970 so that the guys in the “Gentlemen’s age group” could get a game of

ball. A draft system kept teams recreational and competitive. With his right hand man, Graham

Goobie, for 20 years Gordon was convener, time keeper, floor sweeper, referee, finance man, director and extra man for any team that needed a body. He did it all!!! The highlights of his time with the Metro League are of all the friends he had made and knowing that he helped provide an avenue for men to share the camaraderie of

belonging to and participating in a great basketball league. Gordon Breen was inducted into the Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Hall of Fame (November 2, 1985), the St. John’s Amateur Baseball Association Hall of Fame, is one of VOCM’s great names in sport, and had received The Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister of Canada for his contribution to Sport (November 11, 1987). Gordon’s fondest memory of the Metro

Basketball League was the establishment of the Margaret Breen Memorial Tournament by the Players of the League in appreciation to his late wife for all the time he spent at basketball.

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1999 as an “Athlete”

Jack began his basketball career at St. Bonaventure’s College under the guidance of Brother Rhone, who had received a semi-pro contract offer before he entered the Brotherhood.

Jack was a member of the famous St. Bon’s team that won the city championship seven years in a row in the late 60’s and early 70’s. He played in the first game ever played at the Memorial Stadium, on the concrete floor… they slipped allover the place. There was great competition in basketball in those

days… Teams for St. Bon’s, St. Pat’s, Holy Cross, Guards and Fieldians. Jack recalls St. Bon’s winning… Big Jack, as he was called, comes by his name honestly, the story is told of the time when Jack arrived home late one evening with 5 of this team mates in tow from a big game in Argentia… Jack’s mother feed the guys with the food she had set aside for Jack’s supper. 

Jack says that the highlight of his career is the people he meet and the life long friendships he established through basketball. 

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1999 as a “Builder"

Johnny first came to Newfoundland, in particular, Argentia, via the US Navy in 1963. He became athletic director at the base in 1969 and held

that position until the base closed October 1, 1994. Johnny coached teams all through the 1970’s and into the 1980’s; during research for the 1999 Hall of Fame one person told it like this… “We had lots of

competition in St. John’s, but we learned how to play from the Americans”. Going to Argentia was

always a special treat for basketball players, besides the fantastic hospitality, the basketball was great. While they hosted many a tournament, Johnny wasn’t shy about bringing his teams anywhere in the province. He has always contributed to basketball in the province and in the 1980’s he was Eastern Vice President for the NLBA. He lists the many friendships he has made over the years as his fondest memories.

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1999 as an “Athlete”

Linda began her basketball career at Bishop Spencer College at 14 years of age, where she was captain of her team and its highest scorer. She

continued to play basketball while attending Memorial University from 1955 – 1959. After graduation she played in the city league. During

her playing days at MUN, Linda came into her own. The MUN Ladies were the first Newfoundland Ladies team to travel abroad to compete in a basketball series. In a tour of Nova Scotia, these young Newfoundland women faced four experienced Nova Scotia teams and won all four

games. The press of the day said that Linda was at “her sensational best” scoring 79 points in the four games, which was almost half of the MUN total. In the Canadian Press report she was described as “one of the most colourful lady athletes to perform in the Maritimes in the past decade”. Linda lists this experience as her fondest memories of the playing days. Locally they played their games at the old Memorial University on Parade Street. There were 4 or 5 teams in the league and her competition came from players like Christine Whelan and Carolyn Pike.

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 1999 as a “Athlete”

Ray began playing basketball at 12 years of age, with the “Argentia Scout Team” in 1948 and continues to play today (2010). He played with teams such as St. Bon’s, Grand Falls, Lewisport, with the RCMP in St. John’s, the University of Alberta, and since 1979 he has played in the St. John’s Metro League. He lists his highest level of competition as a player for the University of Ottawa. His fondest memories are of his playing

days in Lewisport and St. Mary’s.

Ray is a gentleman and a competitor in everything he does, so it is no surprise that he has won many MVP and All Star awards. Ray has given back to the game by coaching in different communities he has lived and continues to give back as an inspiration to all the players around him…. Ray remembers being wood to the games at CC Armory for heat

and paying $7.20 for a pair of sneakers, and not being able to tell his parents how much he paid. These sneakers did him two seasons.

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 2001 as an “Athlete”

Dave Barrett had size, speed, agility and great anticipation. He combined those ingredients to become one of the most versatile athletes St. John’s ever produced. He has been proudly added

to our Hall of Fame list as an outstanding athlete.

Dave played his basketball for the Blue and Golds of St. Bon’s while in school and later in the city league. Scoring championships and most

valuable player awards came easy for the six-foot two inch athlete who carried 185 lbs over a muscular frame. While he played for St. Bon’s all throughout school, he would lead his team to countless victories as he had 35 point games and averaged 29 – 30 points per game season. The

Media of the day said things like the team’s best ball handler and dangerous scorer… The Daily News called him Mr. Basketball….. Dave was inducted into the St. John’s hall of Fame in 1984. To this day, everyone knows Dave Barrett as one of the most promising athletes St. Bon’s and Newfoundland had every seen. 

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 2001 as a “Builder”

The amount of hours Martin Cull has spent at Basketball can not be calculated very easily. He has coached in access of 65 teams. A proven Communicator and Motivator, Martin has worked with very good teams and made them better and he has built champions from the ground up. He is well respected because of his dedication to his players and because of the respect he shows them. An inspiration to many… part of Martin’s success lies in the number of people he has coached whom

today continue to play or coach here in the province.

One of the most respected coaches in the province during the past four decades, Martin Cull has always had the ability to bring out the best in the athletes fortunate enough to have played on one of his teams. In the province he has coached teams in St. John’s from school such as St. Bon’s, St. Pius X, Brother Rice and Gonzaga, in Placentia he coached

at Laval, in Corner Brook he coached at Regina, plus he has coached teams at the provincial level and in the Senior Men’s Division 1 and Ladies Leagues, and is currently assistant coach with the MUN Men’s Sea~Hawks basketball team. His coaching stats are unbelieveable.

Inducted into the NLBA Hall of Fame in 2001 as an “Official”

Randy has been an active official for the past 40 years, having started his officiating career in 1970 under the newly established IAABO Board 117. Randy has been a nationally certified official for in excess of 25 years, having extraordinary success as a basketball official at all levels, the provincial, national and international – collegiate scenes.

He knows the game of basketball very well and is a very fair, responsible and trusted referee. Randy has officiated more than 100 provincial championships and worked the gold medal game in a significant number of these over the years. At the National level Randy has officiated at 12 national events; twice he was assigned gold medal games at a national event. But not only is he an

official, he has also been the college commissioner for both Men’s and Women’s basketball for over 7 years and assigns and evaluates all games at Memorial University. He also spent over 5 years assigning as an Assignor / Evaluator for National Tournaments sponsored by Canada Basketball. As a member of the Canadian Association of Basketball Officials, Randy was NL representative on the National Council for over 8 years….

Randy is well respected in the Basketball Community, being highly thought of by Players, Coaches and fellow Officials.