With great sadness, the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum, together with Basketball Manitoba, share the news of the passing of Harold (Hal) Mauthe — a lifelong contributor to Manitoba’s sport community, particularly in basketball and football.
Hal was inducted into the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame in 1985 as a Builder, recognizing his remarkable impact as a coach, referee, and leader. He was also inducted in 1983 and 1984 as the coach of the Winnipeg Light Infantry (WLI) national championship junior men’s teams from 1952 and 1953.
A proud product of Winnipeg’s North End, Hal attended Isaac Newton High School, where his athletic ability shone across several sports. While still a student, he began his coaching career in 1947, guiding both the freshmen and varsity girls’ basketball teams while continuing to play varsity basketball himself.
Hal continued coaching in the senior league until 1961, when he joined the Manitoba Basketball Officials Association. Over the next fifteen years, he officiated at all levels of the game, including at the 1967 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, and served two years as President of the Association.
Beyond basketball, Hal’s dedication to sport extended into leadership and mentorship across the Manitoba athletic community. In recognition of his lifelong contributions, he was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.
As noted in his published obituary, Hal will be deeply missed but never forgotten — a true builder of Manitoba basketball and a cornerstone in the province’s sporting legacy.