Long time basketball coach and administrator Bill Wedlake was officially welcomed into the Manitoba Sport Hall of Fame at its 34th annual Induction Dinner this evening in Winnipeg. The former Wesmen coach and athletic director joined other inductees Dale Hawerchuk and Corey Koskie among others. Joining Bill this evening were a number of close freinds and family along with former players Winnipeg Police Chief Devon Clunis, MLA Kevin Chief, Jeff Foreman, Norm Froemel and Larry Wandowich.
Bill was inducted into the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007. Congratulations coach!
For 8 years we were lucky and proud to be next-door neighbors (at the cottage) to Bill and Ingrid. We loved his acceptance speech, for it reinforced his strong family ties that we observed over the years. He is a fun, dependable, smart guy. And Ingrid is his wonderful 'point guard'. Manitoba is fortunate to have him working with their sports programs. Posted by their American friends, Gary and Laura Lee Melberg
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