Don Oyler

Herbert Donald Oyler (March 8, 1907 – September 19, 1989) was a Canadian curler. He was the skip of the 1951 Brier Champion team, representing Nova Scotia.[1][2] It was the first time a team went undefeated at the Brier.[3]

Don Oyler
Born(1907-03-08)March 8, 1907
DiedSeptember 19, 1989(1989-09-19) (aged 82)
Team
Curling clubKentville Curling Club
Medal record
Representing  Nova Scotia
Macdonald Brier
Gold medal – first place 1951 Halifax

Oyler did not curl competitively after winning the 1951 Brier due to a sore wrist, which affected his delivery.[3]

References

  1. "Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame > Inductees > Search > Inductee Details".
  2. "Oyler Funeral", Toronto Star, Toronto Star, pg D7
  3. "Funeral service for perfect skip". Edmonton Journal. p. E4. Retrieved 28 April 2022.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.