Football Heroes Lead Epic 2025 Class of Champions
Burnaby Legends Kick Off 2025 Hall of Fame
Football steals the spotlight in the Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025, but this group’s heart beats across fields, rinks, and greens—proving grit and community spirit define true legends. Join us as we celebrate these inspiring inductees at the April 10, 2026, banquet at Riverway Golf Course.
Athlete: Sean Fleming – From Burnaby Kicking Fields to Grey Cup Glory
Picture a kid from Parkcrest Elementary, trading soccer balls and baseballs for footballs, who grew up to etch his name in CFL history. Sean Fleming, Burnaby’s own, powered through 16 seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos, shattering records like 2,571 points, 553 field goals and that unforgettable overtime field goal in the 1995 Grey Cup — his third championship from five appearances. From Vancouver College to University of Wyoming stardom and NFL tryouts, Fleming’s journey embodies hometown hustle.
Builder: Farhan Lalji – Sideline Storyteller Who Built the Game
Farhan Lalji turned a six-year-old’s move to Burnaby into a lifetime passion, playing and coaching at Burnaby Central before becoming TSN’s voice of football — covering 22 Grey Cups, 16 Super Bowls, and beyond. Off-air, he revived New Westminster’s football program, secured scholarships for kids, and pioneered safety policies as BC High School Football president, earning his BC Football Hall spot through sheer community fire.
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Athlete: Josephine Lee – Lawn Bowls Refugee Turned Global Trailblazer
Escaping China’s unrest after Tiananmen, Josephine Lee found solace and fire in Burnaby’s lawn bowling greens alongside husband Freeman Watt. Her precision rolled her to 37 provincial medals (24 gold), 19 national (10 gold), U.S. Open golds, and Canada’s flags at the Commonwealth Games — now mentoring the next generation with the same spark that redefined her life.
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Builder: Susan Kirkby – Lacrosse’s Tireless Heartbeat
Susan Kirkby poured her soul into Burnaby Minor Lacrosse since 2004 as registrar, executive, and now BMLA president, channeling “Mr. Lacrosse” Jack Crosby’s legacy by launching his namesake novice tournament. Her endless drive earned the BC Lacrosse Association’s Ruth Seward Award, building a stronger game for countless kids.
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Builder: Susan Kirkby – Speed Skating Legacy on Ice
With speed skating in her blood — daughter of Hall of Famer Agatha— Adriana Vanderstarre has coached Burnaby’s club for over 30 years, fueling medals, provincial titles, and world records for skaters province-wide. From Team BC competitor to national coach, she’s led 20+ meets in a single season, appointed nearly 50 times for elite events like Canada Winter Games.
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Mark your calendars for this unforgettable night — Grab Online Tickets Here or reach chair David Boroevich at 604-992-4004 for interviews.
