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Darren Zack | Class of 2025 Darren Zack is a legendary pitcher from the Garden River First Nation who dominated the softball scene in the 1990s with a devastating array of pitches. He earned multiple accolades with Team Canada and various softball teams while remaining a dedicated advocate for Indigenous youth and community wellness. @SoftballCanada @GardenRiver @ISCFastpitch @AboriginalSport @SoftballOntario

We invite you to celebrate Darren Zack’s induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame through two dynamic livestream opportunities celebrating the power of sport: The 69th Annual Order of Sport Awards Presentation and Acceptance Speeches, presented by Everest Funeral Concierge, and an engaging fireside chat featuring Conversations with Scott Russell and the Class of 2025, presented by Canadian Tire.

We invite you to celebrate Darren Zack’s induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame through two dynamic livestream opportunities celebrating the power of sport: The 69th Annual Order of Sport Awards Presentation and Acceptance Speeches, presented by Everest Funeral Concierge, and an engaging fireside chat featuring Conversations with Scott Russell and the Class of 2025, presented by Canadian Tire. The ‘Journey to the Order of Sport’ campaign is proudly supported by @EFConcierge, always here to champion lives well played. ___ Nous vous invitons à célébrer l'intronisation de Darren Zack au Panthéon des sports canadiens grâce à deux diffusions en direct dynamiques qui célèbrent le pouvoir du sport : la 69e cérémonie annuelle de remise des Prix de l'Ordre du sport et les discours d'acceptation, présentés par Everest Funeral Concierge, et une conversation au coin du feu animée avec Scott Russell et la promotion 2025, présentée par @CanadianTire. La campagne « Parcours vers l’Ordre du sport » est fièrement soutenue par Everest Funeral Concierge, toujours présent pour défendre les vies bien vécues.

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Darren Zack was called to the Canadian National Team in 1991. His stint wearing the maple leaf included a Gold Medal at the International Softball Federation (ISF) World Championships in 1992, and two Silver Medals in 1996 and 2004.

Spending countless hours honing his skills with his father John, Darren Zack expanded his pitching arsenal into one of the finest in the world. This is Darren’s Journey to the Order of Sport 🧵

Growing up on the Garden River First Nation, Darren mainly played softball and hockey with his numerous uncles and cousins. Everyone on the team was part of a large family, and this nurturing style was how he continued to see his teammates throughout his career.

Darren’s most storied tournament run occurred at the @ISCFastpitch World Championships in 1995. In 10 straight games, Darren did not allow a single run, good for a record 150 strikeouts. Darren and his @TorontoGators won the World Championship for the 2nd time, after becoming the first Canadian team to win the top prize in 1993.

Darren Zack is a legendary pitcher from the Garden River First Nation who dominated the softball scene in the 1990s with a devastating array of pitches. He earned multiple accolades with Team Canada and various softball teams while remaining a dedicated advocate for Indigenous youth and community wellness. ___ Darren Zack est un lanceur légendaire originaire de la Première Nation de Garden River, qui a dominé la scène du softball dans les années 1990 grâce à une gamme de lancers redoutables. Il a récolté de nombreuses distinctions avec Équipe Canada et plusieurs équipes de softball, tout en demeurant un promoteur engagé de la jeunesse autochtone et du mieux-être communautaire. Be part of the celebration—pre-register for the livestream | Pour s'inscrire à la diffusion en continu lp.constantcontactpages.com/… 📷: Darren Zack Presenting Sponsor | Commanditaire principal: @EFConcierge Thank you to our partners | Merci à nos partenaires: @AirCanada, @CanadianTire, @CNRailway, @CanMusHistory, @PurolatorInc, @cbcsports #OrderOfSport #Cansportshall #ClassOf2025