Patrick G. Hailley2017 Brier Media Guide: Previous Rosters (born May 19, 1940) is a Canadian former curler. He played lead on the 1972 Brier Champion team (skipped by Orest Meleschuk), representing Manitoba. They later went on to win the World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen of that year.Orest Meleschuk Rink beats Bob Pickering to capture Cup spiel The Globe and Mail (1936-Current); Nov 24, 1973; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mail pg. 57World crown next target: Meleschuk skips Manitoba rink to Brier title PAUL PATTON Globe and Mail Reporter The Globe and Mail (1936-Current); Mar 11, 1972; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mail pg. 39
During the Spring of 1971, Hailley fell victim to Reiter's syndrome, an arthritic disease that hospitalized him for two months, as it paralyzed his limbs. He had written off curling for the next season, but exercised his body over the off-season. An opening on Meleschuk's team allowed for his return.
At the time of the 1972 Brier, Hailley was employed by the Government of Manitoba.
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Patrick Hailley – Curling Canada Stats Archive Canadian curler who hacked a dart in '72 says he quit after seeing himself on TV | CBC Radio
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