Donald Wheeler began his playing days on the Halifax Commons where he played baseball and softball. Money was lean in those days and was a dominant factor in the participation in sport. Don sold papers in order to have enough money to play basketball at the “Y”.

As a leader, Don has handled everything from national finalists in fastball and basketball, to girls’ soccer. He took the George Dixon Raiders to the national junior basketball finals, losing to a powerful Simon Fraser team. He also took the area’s first junior team to the national fastball championship finals in 1976.

Don ran one of the most respected fastball circuits, coached basketball and swimming, and has touched thousands of Nova Scotians through his untiring efforts to “help kids stay out of trouble.”