international charts. Tim Hicks, country music singer-songwriter born and raised in St. Catharines Laura de Turczynowicz, née Laura Christine Blackwell, (1878-1953), opera singer born and raised in St. Catharines James Bryan McCollum, guitarist of The Philosopher Kings and Prozzak, was raised in St. Catharines. Sammy Jackson, jazz singer Christian Lalama, pop musician Novelists Richard B. Wright, resided in St. Catharines. Wright won the Giller Prize, the Trillium Book Award and the Governor General's Award in 2001 for his novel Clara Callan. Politicians Delos White Beadle (1823-1905), city councillor, horticulturist, and journalist Stuart Garson, former Premier of Manitoba (1943–48), Minister of Justice and Attorney General in Louis St. Laurent's cabinet (1948–57). Robert Stanley Kemp "Bob" Welch, former Deputy Premier of Ontario (1977–1985), served several cabinet postings under Premiers John Robarts, Bill Davis and Frank Miller, was a lifelong St. Catharines resident. He retired from politics to live in Niagara-on-the-Lake and practice law in St. Catharines. Sports Mohammed Ahmed, is a Canadian long-distance runner. A three-time Olympian, he is his country's most successful athlete in long distance racing, being the first to medal in the 5000 metres at both the World Championships (bronze in 2019) and the Olympic Games (silver in 2021). Richard Duncan, Competed for Canada in the Long Jump at the Olympic Games and World Championships, Was a CIAU Champion and NCAA Champion, 8-Time All-American while attending York University and University of Texas at Austin, St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame inductee. Elmer "Moose" Vasko, Chicago Black Hawks, native of St. Catharines Rick Jeanneret, retired television and radio play-by-play announcer of the Buffalo Sabres. Mat “Money Mat” Williamson, the 2020 Super Dirt Series Champion was the first Canadian to do so. Won over 100 north east modified races all over Canada and the United States. 2 time Super Dirt Week winner. Steve Bauer, Olympic Silver Medalist and one of only two Canadians to wear the Tour de France Yellow jersey, was born in St. Catharines. Brian Bellows of the Minnesota North Stars and Stanley Cup Champion Montreal Canadiens 1993 is a native of the city. Gerry Cheevers, former NHL goaltender with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985. Alan Eagleson, controversial hockey agent and promoter, also a Canadian lawyer and politician. He is known for negotiating famous hockey star Bobby Orr's first contract with the Boston Bruins. Doug