Who exactly were Martha Liddell & Norman Dawe? Does anyone know their stories?
Earl.
THANKS for stopping by, I do my best to acknowledge when someone leaves a comment,you do not have to be a member here & everyone is welcome. Ps: This site is monitored but not actively posting on a regular basis. Mostly these are stories & some photos saved from a defunct site known as Verdun Connections which was on MSN Groups initially then on a social network called Multiply.
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Hi EarlCooper1, 'BIM" our resident sports expert can tell you all about Martha Lidell,.......I think there is some mention also in some of BIM's photo albums ,.through our 'pictures link' You see BIM's Grandmother is Martha Lidell, and she contibuted greatly to the kids from Verdun (through the Sports ),.......... HF&RV
Hello Mr Cooper What would you like to know about Martha Liddell or Norman Dawe? Thanks Les for the mention. Miles Bim Liddell
Hello Miles Growing up (in the 70's) in verdun & playing minor league hockey, I was always interested in it's history. I was sure that Martha Liddell & Norman Dawe were probably actual people who played an integral part in Verdun's hockey history. I now know that Martha Liddell was your grandmother. As a matter of general interest, I'm eager to learn more about both individuals & their stories. Thanks, Earl Cooper.
Norman Dawe - now there is a name from the past. We lived on Manning near Brown Blvd and spent many days at the outdoor rink at Norman Dawe Park, in the playground, or playing ball. Does anyone remember when the city would turn on a giant sprinkler right on the street from a water hydrant so the kids could play in it on those steamy summer days - great delight - circa 1948-1950. Frank Leigh
Did you know there was a Norman Dawe on the Ocean Ranger that captsized in 1982? What a coinsidencehere is a link for that. http://www.memorialsonline.com/ranger.asp Steve
Here's a link that has a Liddell related to the James and Younger Gang. http://www.civilwarstlouis.com/History/jamesgangfrankjamestrial3.htm Steve
Hey Steve Theres also a Chuck Liddell that is the light heavy weight champion in the UFC. B!M
Hi BIM,........That's quite a History lesson,.........well done. Thanks Again, HF&RV
Heres a little memorabilia attached
Attachment: 1949-1950%20norman%20dawe%20hockey%20crests.jpg
Yes That's the one BIM,..the last one ,...Martha has a huge small on her face,...and is right at home surrounded by all those kids,......
And dont forget that lil guy is me at 20 months old in 1959. I turned 49 last week.Time sure flies when you r having fun. B!M
Hey Bim I always wondered where you got those ears from.Chuck Liddell That was very interesting reading Bim and what uou put in Fergies Gang,good reading. Steve
Thanks Steve Oh btw those arent ears those are Handles. B!M
Great info BIM! Although I was never good enough to make any of the Martha Liddell teams, I still thoroughly enjoyed playing hockey in the Norman Dawe "house-leagues". These "Pioneers" of Verdun history should never be forgotten & it's because of folks like yourself that help keep their memory & importance alive. Blair Mackasey jr actually taught me how to stop (left-side) properly in the mid 70's @ hockey school. Since my Dad & myself were big fans of Junior hockey, we were fortunate enough to follow the careers of Kevin Reeves, Jimmy Mann, Denis Savard, Ray Bourque, Steve Kasper, the entire Wrigley winning team, etc. I've also been fortunate to attend many of the Verdun reunions in Toronto every year. Along with a lot of beer, many great stories are also consumed every 1st Friday of every December @ the Strathcona. P.S. Speaking of Chuck Liddell, I hope your MMA crazy like me. Proud Verduner, Earl.
Hey BIM, some other "notable names" that went on to further their careers after NDMHA are Bobby Bindon, Gary Butler, Bruce Mullett, Jimmy Webster and Guy Charron. dc
Hi,
I was just wondering if my uncle, Jimmy Peters, was involved in the Norman Dawe leagues. He went on to play for the Canadiens, Detroit, and I believe Pittsburg.
If anyone has any information about him while he was still a youngster in Verdun, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Kitsch
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