SportNL announces six new members for NL Sports Hall of Fame

SportNL has announced six new members for the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame.

The new members are selected by the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame Board of Governors.

The 2023 inductees are:

• Charlie Babstock in the “Athlete” category (Hockey, Soccer)

• Eric Easton in the “Athlete/Builder” category (Racquetball)

• Donald Howse in the “Athlete” category (Hockey)

• Mary Oakley in the “Veteran/Athlete” category (Softball, Rowing, Soccer)

• Jean (Lake) Thompson in the “Builder” category (Soccer)

• Suraj P. Wadhawan in the “Athlete” category (Badminton)

Ed Murphy, Chair of the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame Board of Governors said, "we are proud to welcome the newest elected inductees to join the previous 240 members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Hall of Fame."

The six individuals will be celebrated at an Induction Ceremony set to take place in October.