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2003 Inductees
Tom Allen's thirty five year career at Bishop's University can be defined with the following words: success, achievement and tradition. Tom enrolled at Bishop's in 1967 and for the next few decades - he did it all. As a linebacker on the Gaiter football team, Tom was twice selected as a QUAA all star. As a three-year letterman with the varsity hockey team, Tom distinguished himself as a power forward. Tom Allen's thirty five year career at Bishop's University can be defined with the following words: success, achievement and tradition. Tom enrolled at Bishop's in 1967 and for the next few decades - he did it all. As a linebacker on the Gaiter football team, Tom was twice selected as a QUAA all star. As a three-year letterman with the varsity hockey team, Tom distinguished himself as a power forward. It was in the field of coaching and administration, however, that Tom made his biggest contribution to Bishop's Athletics and the Lennoxville community. After having been Athletic Director and coach at Champlain College from 1973-79, Tom returned to his alma mater in 1979 and assumed the dual role of Director of Athletic Facilities and assistant football coach. In 1988, Tom was instrumental in the organization of the very successful Gaiter Golf Classic and through his diligent work the Royal Bank Wall of Distinction became a reality in 1991. In that same year, Tom was named Director of Athletics at Bishop's and for the next decade was considered to be one of the finest athletic administrators in Canada. In 1997, Tom was elected to a two-year term as President of the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union (CIAU). In 1999, Tom added to his responsibilities when he accepted the post of Gaiter Head Football coach, a position he held for three years. Over the years, Tom and his wife Linda have welcomed countless student-athletes and friends of the University to their home in Lennoxville. Tom retired from Bishop's in December of 2001.
Blair Shier personified leadership and excellence during his varsity career at Bishop's. Blair was chosen team captain for three consecutive seasons and sparked the Gaiters in his role as a post player who could score and rebound as well as anyone in the country. Blair especially distinguished himself in the 1976-77 season experiencing a remarkable year. That season, Blair led the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union in rebounding with an average of over 18 rebounds per game, was selected as a QUAA first team all star, earned team Co- Most Valuable Player honours and capped that off with his selection as Bishop's Male Athlete of the Year. In 1977-78, Blair was instrumental in leading the Gaiters to the QUAA conference championship and a berth at the National Championships in Halifax. In 1978 Blair showed his versatility when he suited up for the Gaiter football team. Blair's athletic potential was further recognized as he was selected in the CFL draft by the Edmonton Eskimos in 1979. After graduating from Bishop's, Blair continued his education at the University of Western Ontario graduating with a Masters in Business Administration in 1984 where he also starred on the Ontario West conference championship basketball team. Blair's professional life includes a 20-year career with Molson's ending up with a variety of Senior Executive positions. Blair resides in North Vancouver, B.C. with wife Julia (class of '81) and their children Amy, Kristen and Patrick.
Ann has been described by many as one of Bishop's University's top female athletes of the 60's and was considered a driving force behind promoting women's sports on campus. A standout basketball player, Ann was team captain for two years and was selected as the team's Most Valuable Player in the 61-62 and 63-64 seasons. Ann was also the leading scorer in the Eastern Townships league at that time. As a soccer player Ann equally excelled by leading the team in scoring as well as being chosen team captain. Ann's contribution to Bishop's athletics included her participation as a member of the Athletic Society where Ann organized all women's basketball and soccer league games as well as trips and practises. She also served as the sports reporter for the Campus as well as the Quad. In her graduating year, Ann was awarded the President's Prize for her outstanding contribution to University life. |
