Homer "Ormand" Barrett Quotes

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LEADERSHIP-  Homer’s leadership was recognized by his coaches as evidenced by this quote from the Stayner newspaper. “... Stayner Royal’s hopes in the playoffs are contingent upon one Homer Barrett. Six players working together as a unit are necessary for victory.... but to say he is the backbone, the spirit of the team would be an accurate assessment.”  (Stayner Sun) ”

TRIBUTE-  “He was so dominate in sports in the Elmvale area that a community park known as The HOMER BARRETT PARK was named in his honour.”  (Elmvale Lance)

ROLE MODEL-  “While showing his great ability, Homer was always able to keep his stature and show great sportsmanship. Homer Barrett’s footsteps would be a good path for any growing boy to follow.”  (Elmvale Lance)

POPULARITY-  “While there are quite a few veteran performers starring in the Georgian Bay O.H.A. Int. "B" loop none is more popular with fans generally than Homer Barrett.” (Bill Curran- Barrie Examiner, 1967)

IMPACT OF THE GREATEST LOSS-  “Elmvale and area sports fans were witness to many rewarding victories in 1977, but they also suffered one of the greatest losses in the history of  Elmvale Sports. The loss came on August 28th when the town was stunned by the death of Homer Barrett.”  (Elmvale Lance Sports-1977)

 

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