History of the A's

  
 

1958 Welland-Crowland Switsons

  
In 1958, the St. Catharines Athletics were transplanted to nearby Welland and the "Gus" Madsen coached team would capture the senior Ontario Lacrosse Association crown in their inaugural season in the Rose City. But despite their on-floor success, the team didn't win over many new fans in their new location and would return to a rebuilt Haig Bowl in St. Catharines for the summer of 1960. 

Front Row: Joe McNulty, Doug Smith, Ron Roy, Justin "Spike" Howe, Mike D'Amico, Don Baker, Jim McMahon, Allan "Skip" Teal

Back Row: Bill Burnett (trainer), Jack Timlock, Donald "Nip" O' Hearn, Dick Morningstar, Gary Carr, Brian Woods, Rich Daniels, Dave Hall, Jack Galway, Les Howard, Ted Howe, Carl "Gus" Madsen (coach)

photo courtesy of Chris McNulty

Related Reading: Athletics becomes Switsons

An Interview With Ted Howe

An Interview With Jim McMahon

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