Fraser Lockhurst

Fraser Lockhurst 1909-1985 Fraser Lockhurst was born in Brampton and enjoyed much success at the local level in lacrosse, hockey, and softball. However, it was in the sport of boxing that earned Fraser national recognition. On November 19, 1932 Fraser won the Canadian Welter Weight Boxing Championship, a title which he held for five months. Considered by his Trainer as a “natural fighter”, Fraser was equally proficient with either hand, and this skill, packaged in a superbly conditioned body made him a formidable opponent for all who stepped into the ring against him. Unfortunately, a serious training injury cut short his time at the top of the boxing world, and he was forced to give up the title, much to the dismay of his fans who considered him to be “one of the greatest scrappers to ever draw a glove on”. Fraser’s tough and fiery style served him well in lacrosse. He was a member of the Brampton Excelsiors when they captured the Ontario Amateur Lacrosse Association Intermediate Field Lacrosse Championship in both 1930 and 1931. In the early 1930’s Fraser was a member of two championship hockey teams in the highly competitive Brampton Industrial Hockey League. Fraser was also a member of Calverts Greenhouse when they won the Brampton Mens Industrial Softball League Championship.