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Jim Thomson – Aurora Sports Hall of Fame Inductee – 2023

Tigers staff, players, and volunteers were on hand Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 in support of Tigers Governor Jim Thomson’s nomination to be inducted in the Class of 2023.   Mr. Thomson was joined by his spouse Rita, his sons James and Jonny at the town’s General Committee meeting.   Town Council approved ASHOF’s recommendation unanimously.  Other inductees include golf builder Laurie Buckland, hockey player Charles Leeming, and lacrosse player Frank “Pete” Machell.

The 10th Annual Induction Celebration Evening will take place on Thurs. Nov. 2, 2023 at the Royal Venetian Mansion.  Full story:  http://www.newspapers-online.com/auroran/tigers-governor-lacrosse-pioneer-named-to-aurora-sports-hall-of-fames-class-of-23/  

Aurora Sports Hall of Fame

Thomson  (centre) with 1962-63 Aurora Tigers player and fellow ASHOF 2023 Inductee Charles Leeming (far left).
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