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Hall of Fame

W.F. "Bill" Mitchell

  • Class
    1938
  • Induction
    1984
  • Sport(s)
    Builder



W.F. "Bill" Mitchell, Builder (1984)
Inducted as a Builder - Friday, September 21, 1984

As a student participant, contender and winner of coveted awards, he was exemplary; qualities of leadership were exhibited among the students he influenced as a coach, administrator and educator; in the local and wider communities of learning and leadership; his peers laud him.

In 1978 the W.F. Mitchell Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Awards were created to honor his contributions.

1938 Wildman Trophy

1958 Open Athletics Centre

1970 Open Alumni Stadium

1978 J.P. Loosmere Award for Outstanding contribution to Ontario University Sport

Director of Athletics for 33 years

Graduated - OAC 1938

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