Born in Port Alberni, Jamie Lowery found his passion for soccer at age five and quickly rose through the Vancouver Island ranks, earning provincial team selections and captaining the BC “Best Ever” Men’s Team on a UK tour. At the University of Victoria, he starred for the Vikes (1979–83), earning Rookie of the Year, MVP honours and team captaincy while representing Canada in Olympic and Pan American qualifiers and the World Student Games.

After university, Jamie played for Vic West, Victoria Riptides and Nanaimo Regals before joining the Vancouver 86ers in 1986. Over six seasons and more than 100 matches, he helped the 86ers capture four consecutive Canadian Soccer League titles and a North American Championship, while earning MVP and All-Star recognition. Internationally, he represented Canada at multiple tournaments and the historic 1986 FIFA World Cup, where he faced France’s Michel Platini. His achievements continue to be celebrated in Canadian and BC Soccer Halls of Fame.

Indcutee sponsored by Team Sales.

saveonABOUT THE GREATER VICTORIA
SPORTS HALL OF FAME

Victoria enjoys a stellar sports history and we celebrate the many athletes, teams and builders who have contributed to that history.  Our displays are seen at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre (1925 Blanshard St.)  through Gate Three.

FOLLOW US

Twitter logo 011facebookyou tube

 

 donate subscribe