| description: | Merv Deckert, Born March 9, 1949. Graduate Of The University Of Manitoba With B Sc In 1972. In1984, Won World Handball Championship, Was Named Manitoba'S Athlete Of The Year, And Earned The 7th Of His 8 Canadian Open (And Closed) Titles. Has Won Just About Every Championship In Canada And The Usa. Inducted Into The Manitoba Sports Hall Of Fame November 15, 1986. Photo From A Charcoal Drawing By Carla Feeny |