Winnipeg Veterans
English Billiards League
Established 1921
Jim Thomson - Obituary
JAMES GORDON THOMSON
“JIM” , “JIMMY”
May 27, 1954 – October 3, 2024
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** Picture credit to Nick Andreka
Will take plae Monday October 28, 2024 at Anavets 283 - 11am
Jim started his Billiards career in 1978 playing with Fort Rouge Legion. Also played out of Rockwood & finished his career at Assiniboia 283.
31 years in our league. He was fortunate enough to have been able to play with his sons, Rick (4 seasons with Rockwood) and Daniel ( 3 seasons with Rockwood) .
He had the following achievements:
John (Jock) Milton trophy - 5 times
Jim Simm Memorial Trophy - Twice
Jack Sparrow Shield - Once
St Georges Trophy - 6 times
Warde Tulloch Trophy - Once
Jack McLean Trophy - Once
Congratulations to
NORWOOD #4
2023-2024 League Champions
Left to Right - Dave Leather, Sherry Smoke, Arden Smoke, Carey Hafner, Marvin Quiambao (Captain), Henry Salcedo, Christopher Hook, Dale Stanley
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