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Ev Spence

  • Class
    1977
  • Induction
    2001
  • Sport(s)
    Basketball, Rugby

A two-sport athlete from 1972 to 1977, Ev Spence was twice named York's male athlete of the year. A four-time OUAA rugby all-star, his Yeomen rugby team won three OUAA championships. Spence was also named an OUAA basketball all-star three times and his excellence on the court attracted many top players who later brought York national basketball prominence. After teaching high school physical education for 23 years, Spence turned to a career as a financial consultant.

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