Toronto GOA's hockey stars

The many players who adorned the Toronto GOA with field hockey greatness!

The men!

Standing left to right — Romeo Rodrigues, Clarence Dias, Donat Desouza, Edwin Fernandes, Huby Desouza, George Moraes, Wayne Grimmer, Ovi Desouza, Derek Valles, Remy Diniz,

Squatting— Nelson Rodrigues, Filandro Fernandes, Robert Desouza, Owen desouza,

The women!

Back row Zulema DeSouza, Matthew (Romeo) Rodiques, Melba D'Souza, Clarence Dias, Donat D'Souza, Edwin Fernandes, Hubert, Ella, George Moraes, Wayne Grimmer, Sharon DeSouza, Orvie D'Souza, Derick Valles, Audrey Noronha, Mitelia Paul, Remi,

Lower row - Milly Coreia, Nelson Rodiques, Lilian D'Mello, Gloria Fernandes, Philandro Fernandes, ?, Astrid DeSouza, Owen D'Souza, Harjit.

WITH ENDEARING THANKS TO JOHN NORONHA AND AUDREY NORONHA TEIXEREIRA!

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