Murray Rayner - Nanaimo
2001 Inductee

Murray was born September 17, 1929 in Saskatchewan, the exact city is not known, but we know it was around the Morse area.

Murray moved from Saskatchewan to Vernon, B.C. in January 1949, at the age of 19. After that Murray moved to Youbou in 1951 and currently lives in Nanaimo.

Murray started playing horseshoes at an early age. His father would re-shoe their horses and the OLD shoes would be out into use for the "Horseshoe Games". All the family, 5 brothers and 6 sisters have all played the game at one time or another and even now, at any gathering you will hear the clang of shoes as another game is played with all the family, the children, the nieces and newphews, the grandchildren and the neighbours participating.

Murray's Accomplishments:

Murray's Record:

B.C. Mens Provincial Champion 1967 (56.5%), 2nd in 1968 (62.5% at that time set the record for the highest % at the BC Champs), 1st 1969 (54.8%), 3rd 1970 (55.5%), 5th 1971 (47.4%), 4th 1973 (52.3%), 3rd 1976 (61.9%) and 6th 1979 (53.3%).

Canadian Men's Championships: 3rd 1976 (61.9%), 3rd 1977 (63.1%).

B.C. International Men's Championship Class 3rd Group-A2 1971 (55.5%), 2nd 1973 (54.5%, 2nd 1976 (57.1%), 2nd 1977, and 2nd 1978 (58.2%).

Vancouver Island Men's Champion 1958, 1962, 1966, 1969, 1975 and 1981

He was the winner of many local and Provincial tournaments.

Murray is still very active in the game, he can be found at numerous tournaments.

Murray is a quite individual who respects all horseshoe players, still a competitor and always willing to share his expertise with others.


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