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Bob Magee "Mr. Sparta"
Bob Magee was born in Liverpool England in 1924. He was educated at the Liverpool Institute where a generation later, Beatles Paul McCartney and George Harrison also attended with John Lennon at the Liverpool School of Art next door. Bob attended the institute from 1935 until the start of World War II in 1939. Bob enlisted in the Royal Navy Fleet Air Command from January 1942 to June 1946 where he saw service in the Pacific and East Indies. Bob became active in local amateur soccer where the standard was, like all soccer activities in the Liverpool area, abnormally high. He became a member of two teams in the Sunday morning Pub leagues where he learned how to juggle fixtures. In 1957 Britain again faced economic ruin so Bob decided to take his family to Canada for a fresh start. There was no active youth soccer club in the East End of Hamilton in the early 1950s so Bob decided to place his two sons in the Roxborough Park Police Minor Baseball Association. During this period Bob was a player for the Brantford Ex-Imperials in the Southern Ontario Soccer League. In 1965 along came a third son and partly to accommodate him, Bob started the East Hamilton Soccer club in 1976 with Bill Johnstone and Bill Bradley. Pele was active in New York with the Cosmos and suddenly soccer was the place to be, particularly in youth sports activities. In 1981 the Ontario Soccer Association was told the best way to obtain government funding was for youth and senior organizations to amalgamate. Throughout these early years Bob became the first President of the revised Hamilton and District Soccer Association, a position he held for three years. During this time Bob met Dennis Zimmer the founder of Hamilton Sparta and John Bremner the first Hamilton Sparta Club Secretary. It took little persuading from them to convince Bob to change his direction and become part of the Hamilton Sparta hierarchy where he has been ever since. Over the years Bob has become a founding member of the Ontario Soccer League (Senior) and the Ontario Youth Soccer League and served on the board of the Hamilton and District Old Timers soccer League where, in addition to his duties with Hamilton Sparta he is currently manager of Hamilton United. This is the summary of a man dedicated to the game of soccer. Although Bob was unable to reach the heights of glory of the game he committed himself to the sport for the Love of the Game Reported by Dave Edgcumbe
John Bremner Retires
Before emigrating to Canada John player his youth soccer is Scotland being actively involved in the County Rep program at the Elementary and High School Levels before signing with the Postal Union in the full age amateur division. The following year John signed with the Arniston Thistle under 21 Juvenile team Johns home village. The Arniston Thistle Juvenile team went on to win the Scottish Cup in addition to 6 other major Cups over the next few years. While signed with Arniston John played 3 games with the East of Scotland Rep Team followed by two years as a semi-pro before emigrating from Canada. While in Canada John played for Sulfrga, British Imperials, Burlington United, Hamilton Apollo and finally Hamilton Sparta. A point of interest throughout Johns career, Arniston Thistle, East of Scotland and Hamilton Sparta colours were all Maroon and White. Hamilton Spartas success over the years is due in part to the commitment of people like John. Thanks you for your support over the years John you will be missed. Im sure well see you throughout the summer at Mohawk Sports Park or Sackville cheering on the old Maroon and White. With Thanks the 2003 Hamilton Sparta Executive Committee Reported by Dave Edgcumbe
Harry Poree "2003 Club Preident"
Reported by Dave Edgcumbe
Paul Gesse "2003 Vice President"
Reported by Dave Edgcumbe
Club Founder
Reported by Dave Edgcumbe
1972 Game Schedule This is a copy of the Hamilton Sparta Sr Mens Game schedule for 1972.
1973 Game Schedule This is a copy of the Hamilton Sparta Sr Mens Game schedule for 1973.
1974 Game Schedule This is a copy of the Hamilton Sparta Sr Mens Game schedule for 1974.
1975 Game Schedule This is a copy of the Hamilton Sparta Sr Mens Game schedule for 1975.
1968 Team Roster This is a copy of the Hamilton Sparta Sr Mens roster for 1968.
1969 Team Roster This is a copy of the Hamilton Sparta Sr Mens roster for 1969.
1970 Team Roster This is a copy of the Hamilton Sparta Sr Mens roster for 1970.
1971 Team Roster This is a copy of the Hamilton Sparta Sr Mens roster for 1971.
1972 Team Roster This is a copy of the Hamilton Sparta Sr Mens roster for 1972.
1973 Team Roster This is a copy of the Hamilton Sparta Sr Mens roster for 1973.
Do You Recognize Anyone?
Back Row - X - David Barker - X - Malcolm Sinclair - X - X Middle Row - X - X - B Hunter X - X - Mike Tracy Front Row - J Grant, Bert MaGregor, Eddie Peterson, Dennis Zimmer, John Bremner, Dave Davern, T McGrotty
Tuesday, April 24 Club Logo In 1990, Hamilton Sparta ran a competition to select a new Club logo. Many entries were submitted by player from various teams within the Club. The winner of the competition was Genevieve Edgcumbe from the U16 girls team. The design still continues to be the Club logo of choice
Club Memories
Hamilton Sparta was able to obtain a few team photos, team rosters and game sheets from 1968 - 1974. Sparta has been a part of the youth and adult soccer scene in Hamilton and area for 36 years. Many of these original team members are still activly involved in the Sparta organization today. Take a look the pictures they may bring back a few memories. We will try to feature these members on our Club page from time to time. As usual send your comments to the Club WebMaster or post them on our message board. Reported by Dave Edgcumbe
Meet TVS 1860 Munich Players
This visit is part of the First Canadian German Festival taking place in Kitchener from May 25 thru June 1 of this year. 1869 Munich Lions are ranked eighth in German Bundesliga (federal league) - they will play the Toronto Lynx of the North American "A" League at York University Stadium on May 18, 2:30 pm. TVS 1860 Munich Lions will then face the CPSL All Star team on May 15, at 8:00 pm at the Centennial Stadium in Kitchener. Denningers is an offical sponsor of the Canadian German Festival. Click on "Meet The Players" to access the Lynx football club web site.
Look Mum, There's Dad
Front Row L-R - Jackie Grant, Bert McGregor, Eddie Patterson, Dennis Zimmer, John Bremner, Bob McGroty Middle Row L-R - Frank Lilley, Peter Gales, Billy Hunter, John Milligan, jimmy Spalding, Mick Tracey, Bernie McLaughlin Back Row L-R - Don Gold, Davy Barker, Archie McQilkie, Jackie Stewart Names Reported by Frank Lilley
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