Art Logan, also known as Ticker and as of late, the gnome has been a member of the Saracens since the inception of the club in 1967. He joined first as a social member and then was enticed to strap on the boots in 1968/69, according to Art. He was selected Rookie of the Year and he played well into the 90’s as hooker and prop.
You could always spot Art on the field in his knee length jersey and full backwoods beard. He is one of the very few privileged to have the opportunity to play rugby with his son Brock
Art participated pretty much in every road trip that the Saracens went on but his career highlight was playing in the Golden Oldies in Toronto in 1990. We discovered he was a magician at this point. He was the only Saracen to go on a road trip with a small plastic bag as his luggage and somehow manage to have a change of clothes every day.
Arthur was always ready to lead the masses in song and was quite a choirmaster. He earned an honorary lifetime membership to the Saracens and as a special honor, for his dedication and hard work; “The Art Logan Heart of Saracens Award” was created and is bestowed on a deserving Saracen member for excellence. It is awarded annually at the Awards banquet.
It was as an executive member and treasurer that his greatest contributions to rugby were made. Art was always the quiet leader, working in the background for the betterment of the club and the sport. No matter what, Art was the calm sensible voice of reason, always level headed. He looked after the Saracen finances from the early 70’s to 2009. Arthur sat on the MRU board, was President and Vice President of Maple Grove Rugby Park and sat on its board for numerous years. His contributions were essential to the stability of the Saracens and the continuation of the MGRP as a first rate facility for the game of rugby.
He was one of the original group to get Snafu off the ground and worked tirelessly from the start to 2010.
Art was fortunate to have an injury free career, but true to form in his first week of retirement he broke his leg. This was while standing on the sidelines watching the game. His quiet leadership, skills, cool voice of reason has earned Art the respect of his teammates and peers. He is a friend to all, and has forged friendships that have grown throughout his rugby career, especially with the Georgia boys and the Minneapolis Pigs.
Always willing to help anyone, lend an ear in times of trouble, mentor to the young and always willing to do the jobs that no one wanted to do, Art epitomizes the heart and soul of the Saracen Club.
You could always spot Art on the field in his knee length jersey and full backwoods beard. He is one of the very few privileged to have the opportunity to play rugby with his son Brock
Art participated pretty much in every road trip that the Saracens went on but his career highlight was playing in the Golden Oldies in Toronto in 1990. We discovered he was a magician at this point. He was the only Saracen to go on a road trip with a small plastic bag as his luggage and somehow manage to have a change of clothes every day.
Arthur was always ready to lead the masses in song and was quite a choirmaster. He earned an honorary lifetime membership to the Saracens and as a special honor, for his dedication and hard work; “The Art Logan Heart of Saracens Award” was created and is bestowed on a deserving Saracen member for excellence. It is awarded annually at the Awards banquet.
It was as an executive member and treasurer that his greatest contributions to rugby were made. Art was always the quiet leader, working in the background for the betterment of the club and the sport. No matter what, Art was the calm sensible voice of reason, always level headed. He looked after the Saracen finances from the early 70’s to 2009. Arthur sat on the MRU board, was President and Vice President of Maple Grove Rugby Park and sat on its board for numerous years. His contributions were essential to the stability of the Saracens and the continuation of the MGRP as a first rate facility for the game of rugby.
He was one of the original group to get Snafu off the ground and worked tirelessly from the start to 2010.
Art was fortunate to have an injury free career, but true to form in his first week of retirement he broke his leg. This was while standing on the sidelines watching the game. His quiet leadership, skills, cool voice of reason has earned Art the respect of his teammates and peers. He is a friend to all, and has forged friendships that have grown throughout his rugby career, especially with the Georgia boys and the Minneapolis Pigs.
Always willing to help anyone, lend an ear in times of trouble, mentor to the young and always willing to do the jobs that no one wanted to do, Art epitomizes the heart and soul of the Saracen Club.
Passed 2013