Ken Colley

NAME: Ken Colley
INDUCTED: 2025
HOMETOWN: Brooklin
POSITION: Player

Ken Colley’s lacrosse journey is a story of excellence, consistency, and championship pedigree. Born in Oshawa, Ontario, Ken rose through the ranks with a fierce determination and a natural scoring touch that would define his career. From his early days with the Oshawa/Whitby programs to his legendary run with the Brooklin Redmen, Ken left an indelible mark on Ontario Lacrosse.

Ken’s Junior A career with Whitby from 1975 to 1979 was nothing short of spectacular. He burst onto the scene as the league’s Outstanding Rookie, earning the PCO Trophy, and quickly established himself as one of the most prolific scorers in Junior A history—ranking second all-time with an astounding 384 goals.

In 1980, Ken made an immediate impact in the Major Series with the Brooklin Redmen, capturing the Gene Dopp Award as Outstanding Rookie and the Bucko McDonald Award as the league’s top scorer. Over the next decade, he became a cornerstone of the Redmen dynasty, helping lead the team to three Mann Cup championships in 1985, 1987, and 1990.

In 127 regular season Major games, Ken tallied 202 goals and 192 assists for 394 points. In the playoffs, he added another 165 points in 85 games—proving time and again that he was a clutch performer when it mattered most.

Beyond the numbers Ken was a complete forward—smart, unselfish, and tenacious. A student of the game, he combined elite scoring ability with a deep understanding of team play, making him a respected leader on and off the floor.

In 2017, Ken was rightfully inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

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