George Sleeman | |
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 Guelph Maple Leafs team c. 1900 Sleeman is in the back row with hat | |
| Born | August 1, 1841 |
| Died | December 16, 1926 (aged 85) |
| Occupation | Brewer |
| Employer | Silver Creek Brewery |
| Known for | Guelph Maple Leafs |
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Baseball career | |
| Member of the Canadian | |
 Baseball Hall of Fame | |
| Induction | 1999 |
George Sleeman (August 1, 1841 – December 16, 1926) was a brewer, a major figure in Canadian baseball, and a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was mayor of Guelph from 1880 to 1882 and from 1905 to 1906.[1] Sleeman was also the president of the Guelph Rifle Association for 20 years, president of the Guelph Turf Club, president of the Guelph Bicycle Club, and, for four years, president of the Ontario Brewing and Malting Association. He helped establish the Royal City Curling Club. His brewery also sponsored an amateur baseball team called the Silver Creek Club.[2]
- ^ "George Sleeman Sr". Guelph Public Library. Guelph Public Library. 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
a businessman and civic leader, perhaps his greatest achievement is that of nurturing the growth of baseball in Guelph while simultaneously promoting the City.
- ^ Matchett, Micheal (29 August 2012). "Sleeman's Silver Springs Brewery of Guelph Ontario: 19th Century Paternalism to Prohibition inspired Myth". Michealmatchett. Micheal Matchett. Retrieved 24 January 2017.