Neil Harrison (curler)

Neil Harrison
Curler
Born
Neil Gordon Harrison

(1949-01-23)January 23, 1949
Peterborough, Ontario
DiedFebruary 24, 2014(2014-02-24) (aged 65)
Newmarket, Ontario
Curling career
Member Association Ontario
Brier appearances7 (1981, 1983, 1984, 1988, 1990, 1995, 1997)
World Championship
appearances		2 (1983, 1990)
Medal record
Representing  Canada
World Curling Championships
Gold medal – first place 1983 Regina
Gold medal – first place 1990 Västerås
Representing  Ontario
Labatt Brier
Gold medal – first place 1983 Sudbury
Gold medal – first place 1990 Sault Ste. Marie
Silver medal – second place 1984 Victoria
Bronze medal – third place 1988 Chicoutimi
Canadian Olympic Curling Trials
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Calgary
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Brandon

Neil Gordon "Harry" Harrison (January 23, 1949 – February 24, 2014) was a Canadian curler from Newmarket, Ontario.[1] He was a six-time provincial champion, and two-time Canadian and World champion. He is considered to be one of the best leads of all time.[2][3] He is recognized as having revolutionized the position with the use of the corner guard.[4]

  1. ^ "Curling star Neil Harrison dies". Yorkregion.com. 24 February 2014. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  2. ^ "RIP Neil Harrison, Legend of Curling". The Curling News. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  3. ^ Horne, Ryan (4 March 2019). "Canada's Greatest Curlers: Hebert edges Rocque for best lead". TSN. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Werenich and the corner guard". The Curling News. 2009-11-09. Retrieved 2014-02-25.