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RBC WALL OF DISTINCTION

1997 Inductees

ROBERT A. GORDON
BA ’70, HSD ’63, MA ‘70
Basketball

Robert “Squee” Gordon ruled the basketball world at Bishop’s in the early ‘60s. He showed great leadership at that time and was selected as Bishop’s Athlete of the Year in 1960. Squee’s keen shooting touch and aggressive drives to the basket made him the leading scorer in the OSLAA in the 1962-63 season. An conference all-star, Squee was chosen Most Valuable Player a remarkable four times.

A true gentlemen with an engaging personality, Dr. Gordon has gone on to become an internationally respected educator and administrator. He now serves as President of Humber College and lives in Toronto with his wife Mary. The Gordons have two daughters, Victoria and Naomi.

ROBERT M. ALLEN
BA '73
Football

Robbie’s career at Bishop’s was distinguished by his selection to the all-conference team three times and capped off by being named to the CIAU All-Canadian team in 1972.

Rob was the Gaiters’ Most Valuable Player in 1972 and was a first round draft choice of the British Columbia Lions in 1973.

His contribution to Bishop’s has continued to be outstanding. Rob has been president of the Football Alumni Association where he has helped in the recruitment of numerous student-athletes to Bishop’s.

In 1985 he was honoured as the Alumnus of the Year in recognition of his efforts in behalf of the Alumni Association. As well Rob was the recipient of the prestigious Ray Almond Award in 1989, given annually for the most unselfish contribution to Bishop’s Athletics.

Rob resides in London, Ontario with his wife Pat and two children, Laura and Sandra.

GARY CHOWN
BA '74
Football, Hockey

Gary was indeed one of the finest football players to ever don the Gaiter uniform. An all-conference selection three times, Gary added to his personal laurels in 1971 when he was chosen as an all-star on both the offensive and defensive units!

A two-time CIAU All-Canadian (’71, ’72), Gary was a territorial draft pick of the Montreal Alouettes where he enjoyed a distinguished five-year playing career that included two Grey Cup championships (’74, ’75).

Gary was also a stalwart defenceman on the Gaiters hockey team and has remained active in minor hockey as a coach. Gary has been a very strong supporter of Bishop’s Athletic and Alumni events and has returned on several occasions as a guest coach for football training camps.

Gary resides in Richmond Hill, Ontario with his wife Linda and has two children, Matthew and Hayley.