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60th anniversary celebration of 1956 Timbermen Mann Cup

Jun 27, 2016 | 12:58 PM

The Nanaimo Timbermen are celebrating the 60th anniversary of their 1956 Mann Cup championship Saturday at Frank Crane Arena.

Team President Chris Bowman says there will be alumni from the ’56 team on hand as well as Hall of Fame Broadcaster Jim Robson.

“We have the Junior A’s playing at 2pm and the Senior A’s playing that night, we’ll have the Mann Cup on hand, there’s a tailgate party there in between games to meet all the Junior players but also to get your picture taken with the Mann Cup.  There’s a barbecue with all the funds raised going to the Salvation Army,” said Bowman.

Bowman says it will be a special day for the entire lacrosse community in Nanaimo.