Abigail Hoffman, track and field athlete, sport administrator (b at Toronto 11 Feb 1947). As a 9-year-old hockey player, she unwittingly caused controversy by entering a male-dominated sport; she later joined the Toronto Olympic Club and competed at international events.
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- Barris, Ted. "Abigail Hoffman." The Canadian Encyclopedia. Historica Canada. Article published March 24, 2008; Last Edited March 04, 2015.
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Abigail Hoffman
Article by Ted Barris
Published Online March 24, 2008
Last Edited March 4, 2015