Dennis (Pat) Beasley

Inducted into the Brockville and Area Sports Hall of Fame: June 11th, 1999

Born and raised in England, Pat enjoyed soccer as a youth. He played as a guest player for York City during the war. Out of the army, he played with the British Police. Came to Canada and played soccer for the Canadian Armed Forces and was Captain of the Canadian Soccer Team. Joined Brockville Minor Soccer Association 26 years ago as a coach and is still coaching today. He is the past President of Brockville Minor Soccer. He also became Referee in Chief for 6 years.

Pat also has grown to love hockey and was Referee in Chief of B.M.H.A. for 3 years, even though he couldn’t skate. Pat is also the British Army and British Police Road walking champion, and in 1962 won the road walking marathon in Montreal, for which he was invited to the Olympic trials.