Jack & Margaret Shepherd

Inducted into the Brockville and Area Sports Hall of Fame: June 9th, 2006

In the mid and late 40’s and early 50’s Margaret or Maggie as she was called, played ball for the Stetson Imperial Ball Team. Maggie was the catcher and an outfielder and better known for her hitting abilities when they played at the Broad Street Diamond or Rotary Park.

After serving in the Second World War, Jack & Margaret were married and devoted their loves to sports and serving this community. Jack and Maggie have coached ball, hockey, both boys and girls, from atom through to midget. Whenever one was the coach, the other was the manager.

Maggie was also the treasurer for the Babe Ruth baseball league when they opened their store, Shepherd’s Live Bait, which ran for 42 years. They sponsored many hockey and ball teams, notably the Legion Minor Ball, Shepherd’s Little Indians. During the late 60’s and early 70’s Jack became famous as mascot for the Brockville Braves Junior “A” hockey team as Big Chief Jack Shepherd. Jack and Maggie never claim glory, nor do they seek praise, but have continuously gone out of their way to ensure that others benefit from their accomplishments.