John D. Burgess

**HarborSpringsPiper** · 16th October 09, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by Andrew M. Stewart

look at those medals!!

I just read the other day that he won the Gold Medal at Inverness at the age of 16. Yikes!

**Andrew M. Stewart** · 17th October 09, 04:53 AM

Originally Posted by HarborSpringsPiper

I just read the other day that he won the Gold Medal at Inverness at the age of 16. Yikes!

Thats insane! if you think about who would have been playing there at that time, The late John Wilson, Willie Ross etc. Speaking of John Wilson, he was getting those medals from an early age as well.

**Andrew M. Stewart** · 1st December 09, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by HarborSpringsPiper

I just read the other day that he won the Gold Medal at Inverness at the age of 16. Yikes!

He won two gold medals that year, Oban AND Inverness! At 16!

I should also add that Mr. Burgess was a true highland gentleman if ever there was one and all of you that are criticizing him should only wish that you had as much style as this man.
Rest in peace John.