J. Howard Crocker served as the physical education director from 1899 to 1908, and led efforts to establish the YMCA Athletic League in 1904, which organized and promoted sport between YMCA associations.[3]
YMCA Peace Medal
The YMCA Peace Medal program recognizes individuals who are dedicated to building peace within their local community or other communities around the world.[citation needed] The YMCA of Greater Toronto presents the peace medals to individuals each year during YMCA Peace Week.[4] In 2018, the first President's Peace Medal was presented to professional basketball executive Masai Ujiri.[5]