Hockey History

Police Minor a big part of Hamilton youth hockey

The Hamilton Police Minor Association was a big part of the Hamilton sporting scene for close to 40 years. Boys of a wide range of ages played hockey and baseball in a well-organized sanctioned throughout the city.

The Police Minor Association began in 1948, taking over from the Hamilton Optimists Club sponsorship of hockey and baseball. Officers ran the organization on a volunteer basis, and at one time had over 500 participants. Many who played Police Minor hockey, such as Pat Quinn, went on to careers in the sport.

The organization remained in place until the early 1980s when budget restrictions forced it to abandon its participation.

Pictured here are the 1954-55 Police Minor Bantam Champs. Photo courtesy of the Hamilton Spectator

1954 Police Minor Midget Champs. Photo courtesy of the Hamilton Spectator

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