Campaign to get Frederick Heather into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame continues

Chris Redford writes for Canadian Immigrant:-
Frederick Heather immigrated to Canada from England in 1921, bringing only $250 in his pocket. His limited funds were overshadowed by his unlimited passion for the sport of cricket. Upon settling in East York, Heather quickly joined the St. George’s Cricket Club and won a Toronto Championship after only 18 months in his new country. This would be an indicator of what Heather would accomplish in Canadian cricket over the next 50 years until his death in 1976 in Toronto. While Heather is recognized by the Cricket Canada’s Hall of Fame, his recognition by Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame is long overdue, according to the cricket community.
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