We’re thrilled to share that BSRA member Gordon Anderson will be inducted into the Canadian Squash Hall of Fame. This is a well-deserved recognition of an extraordinary career both on and off the court. While this recognition stems from our neighbors to the north, Gordon has called Buffalo his home for half of his life as well.
Gordon began his squash journey in 1961 at the Toronto Cricket Skating & Curling Club, quickly emerging as a standout in their junior program. He captured the Ontario Junior Championship title, reached the final of the 1968 U.S. Junior Championship, and proudly represented Canada at the 1971 I.S.R.F. World Team Championship in New Zealand.
In 1973, Gordon made his mark by winning both the Canadian Singles and Doubles Championships and reaching the final of the U.S. Men’s Singles Championship. He repeated his singles success the following year and also took home the title at the inaugural Canadian Softball Championship.
Turning professional in 1975, Gordon competed at the highest levels for more than a decade. Highlights include winning the 1975 Mexican Open Singles, the 1986 World Doubles Championship, and making it to the final of the prestigious 1979 North American Open Singles.
Known for his rare combination of determination, sharp wit, and deep respect for both opponents and referees, Gordon was one of the most beloved players on the North American Hardball Tour. His powerful forehand and signature double-boasts, delivered in high-pressure moments, kept fans riveted—no one left the gallery during a Gordon Anderson match.
As a Masters player, Gordon has continued to dominate, racking up an incredible 23 Canadian, U.S., and World Doubles titles.
Beyond his competitive success, Gordon helped shape the game’s future. In the late 1970s and ’80s, he co-owned and operated the Bay Street Racquet Club and Squash Academy in Toronto. After relocating to Buffalo in 1987, he launched a second career—designing and building more than 2,000 squash courts across North America. His company, Anderson Courts, played a key role in transitioning U.S. squash from hardball to the international softball game.
Gordon was inducted into the Ontario Squash Hall of Fame in 2013, and in 2015, Squash Magazine recognized him as one of the “50 Most Intriguing, Interesting and Influential People” in the sport.
Congratulations, Gordon, on this incredible honor!