How much is a Barbara Ann Scott doll worth?
Although interest in dolls has generally dropped, this one holds its value as a great piece of Canadian sports memorabilia. Although inflation erodes her value a bit, Barbara Ann is still worth a solid $500 today.
In which Winter Olympics did Barbara?
1948 Winter
The definitive moment in Barbara Ann Scott’s life came in 1942, when the young figure skater became the first woman ever to land a double Lutz jump in competition. That unprecedented triumph propelled her to a gold-medal-winning performance at the 1948 Winter Olympics.
Where is Barbara Ann Scott?
In 2012, the city of Ottawa announced the creation of the Barbara Ann Scott Gallery, which displays photographs, her championship awards, and the Olympic gold medal that Scott formally donated to the city in 2011. Scott died on September 30, 2012 at her home in Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Florida at age 84.
Why is Barbara Ann Scott famous?
Barbara Ann Scott (1928-2012), known as Canada’s Sweetheart, is the only Canadian to have won Olympic gold in singles figure skating. Scott began skating at the age of seven with Ottawa’s Minto Skating Club. She was the Junior Figure Skating Champion of Canada in 1940 at the age of 11.
Who was Barbara Ann Scott married to in real life?
Barbara Ann Scott was born on May 9, 1928 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She was an actress, known for Johnny at the Fair (1947), Strike It Rich (1951) and Beauty and the Blade (1949). She was married to Thomas Van Dyke King. She died on September 30, 2012 in Amelia Island, Florida, USA. See full bio »
How old was Barbara Ann Scott when she became a national champion?
By the age of fifteen, Scott became Canada’s senior national champion, she held the Canadian Figure Skating championship title from 1944-46.
When did Barbara Ann Scott start training horses?
Scott toured in an ice show, the Hollywood Ice Revues as a professional 1949-54. On retirement, she began training show horses, and in her mid-40s was rated among the top equestrians in the US. In 1995 Scott was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, and she was made an officer of the Order of Canada in 1991.
When did Barbara Ann Scott retire from figure skating?
Canadian figure skating legend Barbara Ann Scott. Image: Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. Scott toured in an ice show, the Hollywood Ice Revues as a professional 1949-54. On retirement, she began training show horses, and in her mid-40s was rated among the top equestrians in the US.
