1973 CDCI West Guinness World Record stretcher race trophy
Card Description
1973 CDCI West High School Guinness World Record stretcher bearer race trophy-wooden base-running shoe mounted to gold coloured plaque "World Champs CDCI West-Alan Seymour 4-26-73"
Type Of Object
Vintage
1973
Team or Principal Name
Sport Type
Sport Level
Accession Number
2019.002.017
The Cobourg Galloping Ghosts are the most famous team in Cobourg sports history. Managed by Fred Dufton, the Ghosts won eight Ontario championships, five after World War II. They were Canadian Dominion champions in 1946, 1948 and 1950. They were the first team in Canada to wear aluminum cleats and the second to wear white uniforms.
Stretcher Race
The caption should be, "Guinness World Record holders in Stretcher Bearing " CDCI West (CDCI East was not involved). April 26, 1973.