Wes Dolhun, the brother of Sam Dolhun, who passed away in November of 2024, has made a significant donation of artifacts from his late brother. Sam Dolhun was a member of the 1953 Winnipeg Light Infantry (WLI) Junior Men’s team that won the Dominion / Canadian Junior Championship. That team, along with the 1952 WLI National Junior Champions were inducted into our Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983 and 1984 and the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 2005.
The donation featured Sam’s navy-blue team blazer with a crest on the vest pocket marking the WLI championship in 1952. Also donated were some photographs and Sam’s City of Winnipeg ring that was presented to all team members in recognition of their national championship. We are very grateful to Mr. Dolhun for making this donation and ensuring that his brother’s basketball story will live on in our Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum.