Dr. Harold Blaisdell
Dr. Harold Blaisdell
Dr. Harold Blaisdell attended Jamestown High School football games on a regular basis from the 1940s into the 1960s and always rushed to treat injured players on either team. Dr. Blaisdell was also a pilot and often flew his own plane to JHS road games so he could serve his duties as team physician. In recognition for his services to the football team, he was elected to honorary membership in the JHS "J" Club.
In 1963 he received a citation from the Chautauqua County YMCA for his Christian service to youth in the community. He was honored because he not only served as the football team's physician for over 30 years, but he was also a personal friend of the players and encouraged them in various ways such as making career choices.
While not busy with his surgical practice and team physician duties, Dr. Blaisdell was active in golf, hunting and fishing.
The Jamestown High School sports programs lost a staunch supporter when Dr. Blaisdell was killed in a traffic accident.
Dr. Harold Blaisdell died in 1964. He was inducted into the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame in 1985.
Dr. Harold Blaisdell is carried from the field in this 1954 photo.
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The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce that a membership program is now available to persons who are interested in preserving the history of sports in Chautauqua County and honoring the outstanding individuals who have created our cherished sports memories.
The CSHOF maintains a hall located at 15 W. Third Street in Jamestown staffed by volunteers that contains our Hall of Honor and displays of sports memorabilia.
Our program also includes an induction banquet. Held each February to induct a new group of honorees into the Hall of Fame, the banquet provides an opportunity to recognize the special accomplishments of outstanding local high school and collegiate athletes.
In addition to helping the CSHOF carry out its twin missions of maintaining a hall of fame and a sports exhibit hall, members will receive several value-added benefits for their membership fee.
One year memberships are only $25 for individuals and $100 for businesses. Business members will receive 4 discount cards and plus an acknowledgement at the CSHoF hall and website.
Please join us by purchasing a 2012-2013 membership in the only organization solely dedicated to preserving and honoring the wonderful history of athletics in Chautauqua County.
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The Sports Hall of Fame is dependent on the volunteers who staff the hall. They are dedicated to the hall and the athletes honored there. The Board of Directors greatly appreciates the time and effort given by the volunteers.
The CSHoF can use additional volunteers to be at the hall during the day to greet visitors. To volunteer contact Randy Anderson at 716-763-2173.
Trophies on display at the Hall of Fame.
