46 FOCUS - OCTOBER 2017 MikeWilsonacquiredhisfirstpiece of memorabilia over 50 years ago. It was a Carl Brewer game used stick signed by the entire Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey club. A family cousin was a friend with Carl and once he heard about Mike’s early obsession with the Leafs, they acquired a stick for him. The other significant piece was the famous Frank Mahovlich, Libby’s beans colour poster from Dominion food stores. Mike had two copies and gave one copy to Frank’s dad who was the skate sharpener at Leaside Arena. That poster hung in his shop until the day he retired. Those early times sent Mike Wilson on his way to accumulating the collection, which is now referred to by ESPN, TSN, Sportsnet and others as The Ultimate Leafs Fan, with over 2,000 pieces. Almost all of those same pieces have recently been sold to the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa for just a little under $ 2 Million. But that doesn’t mean Mike’s out of the game. Not by a long shot. He will be rebuilding his collection starting with a number of pieces that weren’t included in the sale. Some of these include original player contracts signed by Tim Horton and George Armstrong. And what he didn’t sell are his memories and the stories that go with them. Mike will bring a few pieces of his vast collection to the Scugog Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, November 9 and will be the featured guest speaker. Mike has more than a few stories to share, not only about his collection, but also the numerous charities he is involved with and the large number of ex-Leafs and NHLers that he now counts as friends and close associates. If you are a fan of the Leafs or any team for that matter, Mike’s stories and collection are a must. Visit his website at http://www.ultimateleafsfan.com/ to learn more about this year’s guest speaker. The Scugog Sports Hall of Fame is celebrating its 11th year in 2017 and is looking forward to the induction cer- emony being the best one yet. This from committee chair Leanne Ashbridge: “Every year we set out to stage the best and most memorable induction ceremony yet. To date we have achieved that year over year. Last year we celebrated our 10th anniversary and the evening was spectacular for all involved. This year promises to be even better, and we couldn’t be more thrilled than to have Mr. Wilson as our guest speaker. We have a lot of great things planned for the event.” If you know someone that you believe fits the criteria to be considered for induction into the Sports Hall of Fame, pick up a nomination form at ScugogArena, Scugog Municipal office or at www.scugog.ca, complete the form and return it to Scugog Sports Hall of Fame. Mike Wilson Confirmed as ThisYear’s Guest Speaker at Scugog Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 9th SCUGOG SPORTS HALL OF FAME Sells Massive Collection to Canadian Museum of History BOOK’S GALORE FOCUS ON SCUGOG 175 Perry St., Port Perry 188 Mary St., Port Perry The FINAL BOOK in the REWIND SCUGOG TRILOGY Now On Sale If you enjoyed reminiscing with REWIND 60s, 70, 80s, then you won’t want to miss REWIND SCUGOG THE NINETIES 216 Queen Street, Port Perry 905-985-2171 1-800-377-9139 www.waggfuneralhome.com … Port Perry’s only locally owned and operated Funeral Home since 1846… Myles O’Riordan FUNERAL DIRECTOR/OWNER Mark Fletcher FUNERAL DIRECTOR PRE-ARRANgEMENT COUNSELOR Pre-planning and pre-paying your funeral is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give to your family. It’s easy. Anyone can do it.