John J. “Tiny” McFayden

Born in Galt on April 23, 1885, a son of Hugh and Janet McFadyen, “Tiny” as he was commonly called, enjoyed a long and successful career in sports commencing as a local player in baseball and hockey and later as an outstanding coach, player and executive. One of his finest achievements occurred in 1929-1930 and 1931 when as Club President and Manager he guided the Famous Galt Terriers to the Inter-County Baseball Association Senior Championship and to the Ontario Championship in 1930 and 1931. This team is still considered by many as one of the finest ever produced in Ontario.

He was an active executive member of the Inter-County Baseball Association for some years, being President in 1930-1931 and 1932 and later on the Ontario Hockey Association on which he served as President in 1948 and 1949.

Notwithstanding the time and effort he put into sports activities he contributed a good deal to various community programs and as well, held an important executive position in one of Galt’s major industries.

He died in Galt on March 27th , 1956.