Trevor Hirschfield
Date of birth: Dec. 21, 1983
Place of birth: Langley, BC
Hometown: Parksville, BC
Residence: Vancouver, BC
Started the sport: 2002
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Years on the national team: since 2006
Class: 1.0
Trevor “T-Bone” Hirschfield is one of the world’s best low-point players. He was named an All Star at the 2010 World Wheelchair Rugby Championships and was also awarded the 2010 Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association Male Athlete of the Year award. Hirschfield got involved in the sport after Duncan Campbell, one of the inventors of wheelchair rugby, pushed him to attend a Bridging the Gap event. Hirschfield’s tattooed appearance has earned him popularity with the local press. He has appeared in several commercials. His father, Bobby Hirschfield, is the equipment manager for Team Canada.
Major Games:
2006 World Championships: 3rd
2008 Beijing Paralympic Games: 3rd
2010 World Championships: 5th
Check out Trevor’s full profile on the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s website
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