Corby Adams
Induction Award:
Corby won a Juvenile “A” Championship, four OHA titles, four Allan Cups, OHA MVP twice, played international hockey and won an OASA title in fastball. On a hockey scholarship at Clarkson College, NY he was league all-star three times, all-time leading scorer, on the All-American team and inducted into the Clarkson University Athletic Hall of Fame. Corby captained the Senior “A” Barrie Flyers for 8 years and was inducted into Barrie Sports Hall of Fame and Vespra Recreation Hall of Fame. He excelled in fastball winning numerous MVP and batting titles.
Member Details:
Category: Athlete
Year of Induction: 2014
Sport(s): Hockey and Fastball
Nominator: Inductee, Vespra Recreation Hall of Fame
Date/Place of Birth: 1940, Minesing, ON
Raised in Minesing, ON
Highlights:
1957-58
♦ Juveniles, OMHA – Juvenile “A” Champions.
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Narrative:
Corby is generally regarded as one of the finest athletes ever produced in the Minesing/Barrie area. He is married to Betty and they have one son and two daughters. ...more narrative
In Memory:
Passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023
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