John "Percy" Bray
Builder/Coach/Mentor/Organizer, Baseball, Hockey
Sport:
Baseball, Hockey
Inducted:
1983
Twenty-five years of dedication to young people has earned Percy Bray the respect of countless Medicine Hatters.
One of the original founders of the Medicine Hat Minor Baseball Association, Percy coached, managed, and organized boys from ages six through twenty. An early president of the group, he served in virtually every organizational capacity.
Percy became a member of the original group developing the Medicine Hat Minor Hockey Association in 1954. He coached at all levels, including the Junior B level team which was a forerunner of today’s successful Junior B Cubs.
Percy Bray is remembered and respected by three generations of young men who’s lives are richer through his efforts.
Details
| Inducted | 1983 |
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| Description | An original founder of the Medicine Hat Minor Baseball Association. Coached, managed and organized sports for boys aged 6 to 20 for 25 years. Helped develop the Medicine Hat Minor Hockey Association in 1954. Note: This inductee was originally part of the community’s 'Wall of Fame' and was transferred to the 'Sports Wall of Fame' in 2010. |
| Also Known As | J. Percy Bray |
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