Wilfred Bourque [SEP] date of birth
Wilfred Bourque
Wilfred Bourque (March 1879 – August 19, 1909), also known as Billy Bourque and William Bourque, was a Canadian racecar driver, born in W. Farnham, Québec. At the time of his racing career, he lived in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
Racing career.
Bourque is known to have started at least 35 automobile races, during the years 1907–1909. He drove primarily for the team operated by Massachusetts-based auto maker, Knox. Most of his known race starts were hill climbs
short-lived 2004-05 sitcom "Complete Savages" used West Springfield as its setting.
Sports.
- Massachusetts Twisters, American Indoor Soccer League at the Big E.
Notable people.
- Angelo Bertelli, football player, first Heisman Trophy winner for Notre Dame
- Amo Bessone, coach, Michigan State hockey (1966 National Champion) and United States Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, 1992
- Peter Bessone, United States Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, 1978
- Wilfred Bourque, pioneer race car