Home Headlines Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame Inducts Class of '17

PUBLISHED ON Wednesday, September 27, 2017


Congratulations to the Class of 2017 who were officially welcomed into the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday September 30 at the Victoria Inn Hotel in Winnipeg.  Video from the evening can be found below as can over 100 photos taken at the event.

The evening saw the induction of two players (John Cook and Deb Steele-Kretschmer), four builders (Dennis Alvestad, Michael Hill, Larry Marquardson and Wayne Ruff), and two groups of teams (1991 Team Manitoba 19U Women's Provincial Team, Vincent Massey (Winnipeg) Trojans Varsity Girls 1982-83, 1986-87 and 1987-88).

Basketball Manitoba thanks all the Committee Members, Prize Donors and supporters of the event!



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Ceremony should begin around 8:00 pm Central Time 
Please note you may need to refresh the YouTube page a few times to see the live feed 

 Part 1 - Welcome and Introductions

 Part 2 - Induction Presentations


The Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame has announced that tickets for its upcoming 2017 Induction Dinner are now available for sale.  The 16th Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Dinner will take place on Saturday, September 30, 2017.

That evening will see the induction of two players (John Cook and Deb Steele-Kretschmer), four builders (Dennis Alvestad, Michael Hill, Larry Marquardson and Wayne Ruff), and two groups of teams (1991 Team Manitoba 19U Women's Provincial Team, Vincent Massey (Winnipeg) Trojans Varsity Girls 1982-83, 1986-87 and 1987-88).

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Arrangements are well underway to make this another very special evening, not only for those being inducted, but for all Hall of Fame members, and the basketball community, in general. The details are as follows :
  • The induction dinner will be held at the Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Avenue, Saturday, September 30 with the bar opening at 5:30 pm and dinner being served at about 7:00 pm ; the induction ceremonies will follow at about 8:00 pm.
  • Tickets are $80.00 each; reserved tables of eight (8) are $600.00 each; tables will be designated and reserved for groups so you can sit with those you know
  • You can purchase tickets by completing the below form or from Basketball Manitoba at 145 Pacific Avenue, phone 204-925-5775 or from Ross Wedlake at 204-668-9494 or e-mail at rosswedlake@gmail.com 
  • A Silent Auction will be part of the evening.  
  • An informal wine and cheese gathering for all of our newest inductees and all other members and friends will take place on that Saturday afternoon at 1:00 - 2:30 pm at the Hall of Fame and Museum (University of Winnipeg Duckworth Centre – 2nd floor)

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MUSEUM RECEPTION - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30 AT 12:30 - 2:30 PM




INDUCTION DINNER LOCATION - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30 AT 6:00 PM



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