Sports Mailbox ,.,, ,
Sports Editor, The Times:
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I feel honored by being asked to
a few words
and to share some happy memories following this
long overdue reunion of the Rossland Redmen
Lacrosse Club.
It is hard to believe that 33 years have gone by
since this team became B.C. Champions in 1954, and
remained so for three years-1954-1955 and 1956.
I had the honor of serving as president for some
years 811d am grateful for the wonderful memories
that those years have blessed me with. They were
exciting years for team players and fans alike. At
this time I would especially like to acknowledge the
support of all of the loyal Redmen fans.
Remember the roar that rose from the old and
then the new arena when the Redmen scored a
goal? Remember the loud groan fm all our fans
when the opposing team scored a goal? Remember
the guys on the opposing teams, who, in between
games were our friends from Trail, Nelson and
Spokane?
In spite of being · on opposing teams there was a
friendly yet competitive feeling. Never any
rowdiness, or real ill feeling after a game. We all
took our wins and our losses, with good grace - and
then came back for more.
Remember how .we felt when we won a game,
and especially on winning the B.C. Championship?
On behalf of the Redmen, I would like to take a
moment to say thank you - to all of those fans who
turned out game after game to encourage and cheer
us on. I wonder how we would have faired if they
were not always there - travelling form town to
town just to root for their home team.
While I acknowledge our good fans, I must
mention that the Redmen returned in part, that
goodwill. The town glowed during those years.
Interest was high and was beneficial to team
players and Rosslanders alike. I like to feel that
because of the Redmen, Rossland seemed more
alive.
There were a lot of stories told during this
reunion. There were names recalled fo those who
are no longer with us. We will never forget them.
Many of them were represented by members of
their families - families who will always be a part
of our Redmen family.
Again, thanks for the memories - I am very
proud to be included as a member of the Rossland
Redmen Lacrosse Club.
Let's not wait another 33 years to get together
again. Good luck to everyone.
Frank Grubisic,
Osoyoos, B.C.