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Tom Longboat 1886-1949
and
Cogwagee Tom Longboat 1886-1949
There are two plaques about this gentleman
at the Six Nations of the Grand River.
Both can be seen on this page.
Photos by contributor Wayne Adam - Posted September, 2010
Photo Source - Wikipedia
Plaque Location
The County of Brant
Six Nations of the Grand River
In Ohsweken, beside the front door of Gaylord Powless Arena
at 1738 Fourth Line Road, south side of the street
west of Chiefswood Road
Coordinates: N 43 04.134 W 80 07.423 |
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Plaque Text
This Onondaga athlete, born on the Six Nations reserve of the Grand River Iroquois, became the foremost long distance runner of his time. He followed the ancient Iroquois tradition of running, winning many races in Canada and abroad, including the Boston Marathon of 1907. He also participated in the Olympics of 1908. Competing when professional foot races were a popular attraction, he was one of the first Canadian athletes to make a living solely from sports. Retiring from competitive racing before the First World War, he later served as a despatch carrier in that conflict. He died on this reserve.
Photo by Alan L Brown - Posted June, 2004
Photo by contributor Wayne Adam - Posted April, 2010
Plaque Location
The County of Brant
Six Nations of the Grand River
In Ohsweken, at the old Six Nation Council House
at 1799 4th Line, north side of the street
just west of Chiefswood Road
Coordinates: N 43 04.157 W 80 07.143 |
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Plaque Text
An Onondaga from the Six Nations of the Grand River, Tom Longboat was one of the world's great long-distance runners. He ran his first race in Caledonia in 1905 and two years later shot to international attention with a record-breaking win in the Boston Marathon. He represented Canada in the 1908 Olympics. Hailed as professional world champion the following year, Longboat went on to set world records for 24 and 32 km races. During the First World War he served as a despatch runner with the Canadian Expeditionary Forces (1916-1919). Tom Longboat is a member of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame.
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Posted February 6, 2011
this guy must be fast! I wish I could run that fast! :)
Posted November 1, 2010
I am doing project on Tom Longboat for a school project but I need to know where he was born and grew up please plesae tell me if you know and can you tell me about his childhood. Signed Zarin or you can call me Dana
Posted May 2, 2010
Does anyone know anything about his childhood because I'm doing a project on him! Thanks
Posted April 21, 2010
Thanks for letting me know about this plaque!
Frank Touby, The Bulletin, Old Town Toronto
Posted February 18, 2010
at school im learning about this man.
Posted November 12, 2008
I miss Tom Longboat!
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