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Russ Jackman

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Russ Jackman
Bornc. 1929 (age 94–95)
Medal record
Representing  Manitoba
Macdonald Brier
Gold medal – first place 1953 Sudbury

Russell H. Jackman (born c. 1929) was a Canadian curler. He was the lead of the 1953 Brier Champion team (skipped by Ab Gowanlock), representing Manitoba.[1][2] A member of the Dauphin, Manitoba Elks of Canada branch[3] He served as "Grand Exalted Ruler" of the organization from 1974 to 1975.[4]

He was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Medicine Hat News, February 13, 1953, Page 7". newspaperarchive.com.
  2. ^ "WCPI search results". uwinnipeg.ca.
  3. ^ http://www.elks-canada.org/uploads/File/history/History-Part5.pdf
  4. ^ http://www.elks-canada.org/uploads/File/history/History-Part1.pdf
  5. ^ https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/sports/Sports-hall-of-fame-honours-veteran-athletes-511468582.html