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London-born Ted Giannoulas pioneered the on-field mascot. The ‘class clown’ from the Forest City became the sports world’s most recognizable performer: The Chicken. This spring marks 50 years since he first put on the suit.
His on-court energy — and jubilance — is infectious. It’s real, but it’s only part of Shadell Millinghaus. He’s also a survivor, with mental scars from past trauma and depression. Faith, family and basketball have gotten him through.
Hall-of-Fame pitcher Fergie Jenkins, who played two seasons with the London Majors post-retirement, did it all during his athletic career. One of his highlights? Playing for the Harlem Globetrotters.
Billy White achieved pretty much every individual accomplishment in the NBLC. A surprise addition to the London Lightning this season, he’s got one thing in mind: winning a championship in Year 1 of the BSL.
Already an all-star player, Aryan Sharma has brought new insight to his final year with the Western Mustangs — thanks to his summer pro experience in the CEBL. And it may help the ‘Stangs achieve big things this season.
Third-year point guard Tyson Dunn is looking to distribute — and score — his way to success and lead Western’s men’s basketball team into contention in OUA play this year.
Olympian Barry Howson, who grew up in London, was a Canadian hoops pioneer. The first Black player on the country’s national team, it’s past time he got his due.
Owen Boon, a First Team All-Star in 2023, has been the leading London Majors arm for years, including helping the team win two IBL titles. But has he thrown his last pitch?
The Lightning-Express record-setting 3rd quarter and how it sealed a championship — as told by those on the court …
