George “Jeep” Woolley – Manitoba

Started playing lacrosse with the Deer Lodge Hornets under the direction of Tom O’Brien. After capturing numerous minor league titles, Jeep went on to play Junior for the Winnipeg Wellingtons.

Based on his play with the Wellingtons, Jeep was selected to play for Manitoba All stars against the BC All Stars for the Western Canadian championship. After winning the opener by a 12 to 8 score, the Manitobans dropped a close 8 to 9 decision in game two. Manitoba rallied to defeat B.C. 10 to 9 in the hard-fought third and deciding game.

The team made history, carrying Manitoba’s colours into the Dominion lacrosse final for the first time where the All-Stars met the Eastern representative, the Mimico Mountaineers, for the Minto Cup.

Jeep went on to play Senior in the “hay days” of senior lacrosse in Winnipeg. He was a steady team player who was able to chip a goal or two when needed. Woolley tangled with some of the best lacrosse players Winnipeg produced in the 1940’s and 1950’s.