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 RBC
WALL OF DISTINCTION
1998
Inductees
LIONEL
"BUTCH" STAPLES
BA ’67
Basketball
Lionel ‘Butch’ Staples was an outstanding playmaking guard for the Gaiters basketball team. He held the school’s assist record for a number of years and captained the team in his senior year. In 1967 Butch was a key member of the CIAU Bronze Medal winning team. He was recognized as an OSLAA all-star for three consecutive years (1965-67). His skill and leadership earned him team Most Valuable Players honours in his senior year.
To add to his brilliant career as Bishop’s, Butch distinguished himself as a successful coach in a nine-year career with the McGill Redmen (1974-83), In 1977 Butch led the Redmen to the Quebec University Athletic Association championship and he was selected as the CIAU Coach of the Year for his
endeavours.
ANDREA
BLACKWELL
BSc '84
Basketball
Andrea is one of the greatest athletes to ever represent Bishop's University. From 1979 to 1984, Andrea played on two National Championships teams as well as five Quebec conference champions. Andrea was a QUAA league all-star four times while achieving CIAU All-Canadian status a remarkable three times. During the '83-84 season, Andrea was awarded the prestigious Nan Copp's Trophy given annually to the most outstanding player in the country! Beyond this, Andrea was also chosen as the Bishop's University Female Athlete of the Year on two occasions as well as being selected team MVP three times. However, her basketball honours do not end there. Andrea enjoyed a record 17-year career as a player for the Canadian National Women's team that included two Olympic Games (Los Angeles '84, Atlanta '96). Her basketball prowess ultimately led to a professional career in Italy, Belgium, and Greece. From 1984-91, Andrea was the Head Coach of the Lady Gaiters leading the team to three National Championship appearances and two QUAA conference titles. For her efforts Andrea was awarded conference Coach of the Year in
1991.
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