About Jack Pelech
Lived 1934 – 2008 (aged 73–74). Jack Pelech was a lawyer.
John "Jack" Pelech OC (1934–2008) was a Canadian litigation and business lawyer.
He was an amateur sports volunteer organizer and the guiding force behind the Canada Games from 1969. He helped launch the Participaction fitness campaign. He chaired Hamilton's bids for the Pan-American Games and Commonwealth Games and helped organize the Road World Cycling Championships and World Judo Championships.
Honours Hamilton Citizen of the Year, 1987 McMaster Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, 1987 Hamilton Gallery of Distinction Inductee, 2005 Order of Canada, 2006 The Jack Pelech Award named after him by Interprovincial Sport and Recreation Council to present to a provincial team best exemplifying performance and sportsmanship.
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Who was Jack Pelech?
Canadian lawyer
When was Jack Pelech born?
Jack Pelech was born in 1934.
When did Jack Pelech die?
Jack Pelech died in 2008.
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Jack Pelech was a lawyer.
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