Durham College Athletics

Gerald 'Gerry' Pettit was born in Toronto and began his career as an administrator at Durham College in November of 1969. During his lengthy career at Durham he also spent just as many years as a coach of Durham's Hockey and Golf programs. Gerry was also the first ever Head Coach of the Durham Men's Basketball program in 1969.

Combining a professional and first class presence in whichever sport he coached, Gerry guided numerous teams throughout the years to team and individual successes. an outstanding golfer himself, on the course as the head coach of the DC Golf program for 23 years is where he enjoyed his greatest accomplishments. Led by back-to-back Gold Medal Golf Championships in 1988 and 1989 his teams also won 4 Bronze team medals, one silver team medal and only three times out of 23 years finished out of the top ten in the province. Having the chance to coach many fine young golfers, including 4-time OCAA Champion Ryan Hughes rank high in most memorable moments.

Gerry retired from the College officially in 1993 as the Director of Admissions and has remained active in the DC Athletic programs as a casual advisor, as a fan, and as a friend.