Walter was a guest at the official opening of the 50 th anniversary of the Goderich Lions Young Canada Week on Friday, March 12, 1999. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Walter Gretzky wonât be forgotten Back to video I was a member of the tournament committee and arranged for him to attend through my connection with my brother-in-law Steve Brown and a former student of mine, Ron Finucan, in Brantford. Those three gentlemen are enshrined in the Brantford Sports Hall of Recognition. Brown was recognized for his involvement in football in the city, Finucan for lacrosse and Walter as a hockey builder in the community.