Born February 2, 1895, George Weale rose to become one of the most visible and influential people in the City of Toronto. As Chief Clerk for the city, George’s name appeared on thousands of documents and on cheques worth millions of dollars. In addition, he worked directly with several mayors and received all important guests to Toronto, including the Queen.

George also lent his administrative skills to five pin bowling. The Canadian Bowlers’ Association (CBA) was our sport’s finest organization. Begun in 1927, George was an executive member the next year and rose through the ranks to become president from 1936-1938. On the lanes, George was also a top bowler of the day. The CBA year end tournament was the biggest even of the year and, in 1939, George combined with Hall of Famer Charlie Demelis and another of tonight’s inductees, Brock Bailey, to win the team even with another Hall of Famer, Eddie Hawkes’, Karrys Dundas team.

In 1932, George teamed with Tommy Mallon, Andy Hewer, Fred Conant and again Charlie Demelis, to set two records. Their 4297 triple and 1632 single game were the best scores ever bowled. One year later, in 1933, at Olympia Recreation Club, George again teamed with Charlie Demelis and Brock Bailey to raise the three game standard to 4309 and of that total George added a 987 triple.

Hired by the City of Toronto at the age of 15, George ultimately retired in 1958, working ten more years as a customer relations manger for an automobile agency.

George leaves a second wife Jean, and a daughter, Shirley Pincoe, how living in retirement in Grand Bend.