Bruce Collins

Inducted February 26, 2002

Bruce Daniel Collins was born in Belleville, October 12, 1957. In 1980 he enrolled in the Business Administration program at Loyalist College. Bruce would be anintegral part of Lancer basketball for the next 17 years.

During his playing days, Bruce was regarded as one of the top point guards in the Province. He served as the team captain and was the team’s MVP both years he played. He was twice named an OCAA League all-star and won the Ed Logan Award for combining athletic and academic excellence here at the College.

After his playing days, Bruce became the team’s coach. For the next 15 years he devoted a great deal of time and energy to build what would become a very competitive and well-respected program. Bruce instilled, in his players, the same great values and ethics that he believed in. In 1991-92 he guided his team to a bronze medal at the OCAA Division II Championships. The next season would see Bruce coach his team to the OCAA Division II gold medal. On three different occasions Bruce was named the OCAA Coach of the Year. Bruce also coached the touch football team for three seasons between 1983 and 1986. Under his leadership the team won two Provincial silver medals and a bronze medal.

Bruce decided to retire from his coaching duties at the College after the 1998-99 season. During his tenure, Bruce guided the Lancer basketball program to 112 victories. The impact he had on our programs and his former players will be very difficult to duplicate.