The Halifax Champion ft. David Downey Jr. and David Downey Sr.

by Itai Kuwodza

David Downey Sr. in this episode emerges not just as an athlete, but also as an embodiment of African Nova Scotian resilience, and determination. Residents of Main street, a father of ten boys and three girls he is accompanied on this autobiographical journey by his youngest David Downey Jr. Downey Sr. shares a warm story about the sweat and sacrifice of being an athlete and share moments of profound beauty and triumph. The '62 Boys, a championship Baseball team signified by a championship ring that has become an heirloom. It now sits on David Downey Jr.'s finger.

Sr. was also a talented Basketball player as he competed and learned from some of the best in the business. But he carried many accolades as a Boxer, particularly the Canadian Middleweight Championship for 11 years, and he is a Nova Scotia Hall of Famer and a Canadian Hall of Famer! He describes the moment as an emotional experience as he remembers being overwhelmed with emotion as it was a momentous occasion. Sr. did us the curtesy of bringing his championship belts for our live audience to enjoy and take photographs with. However, for what you miss by not being present, the familial air is embedded in the episode as you feel right at home at the kitchen table.