'Ned' Hanlan 1855-1908

Photo by Alan L Brown - May 14, 2004

Photo by Alan L Brown - May 14, 2004

Plaque Location

The City of Toronto
To the left of the Hanlan's Point ferry dock on Toronto Island

Plaque Text

One of Canada's greatest oarsmen, Edward Hanlan was born in Toronto. As a child he took up rowing when his family settled in this vicinity, now named Hanlan's Point. Although standing only 175 cm and rarely heavier than 68 kg, he became a leading international sculler. In 1873 Hanlan won the amateur rowing championship of Toronto Bay. Becoming a professional in 1876, he defeated all opponents in the Philadelphia Races of that year. He overcame all leading North American competitors and in 1880 won the world single sculls championship in England. Hanlan retained his title until 1884. A popular Toronto figure, he was elected Alderman for this area in 1898 and 1899.

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