Walter Goodleaf: OLHF Inductee
Written by Jeremy Zafran on 7 November 2022
Walter Goodleaf of Kahnawake was inducted into the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame on Saturday. He says he got to play alongside some greats in town:
“I’m still taking it all in, it’s an unbelievable feeling, a feeling of joy, gratefulness and at the same time, felling loved. It was an amazing thing there.”
Goodleaf joins other elite local talent on the Hall:
“I thought that I played really well during my career. When I was notified that I was being selected to the Hall of Fame, on the website I had seen several players from Kahnàwake that I played with, so it made me wonder a little bit, because I played with all these guys. I’m glad that I’m with them.”
Walter J. Sakaronhia “Butch” Goodleaf was an outstanding athlete in every sport he played, including as a Lacrosse Player. Playing for the Caughnawaga Indians, Goodleaf was respected for his unselfish play and dedication to his team and was a leader on every team he played for, often earning him the role of team captain.
