William 'Bud' Fritz Passes; Arrangements Set January 19, 2022 Trot Insider has learned that Canadian Hall of Fame horseman William 'Bud' Fritz of Walkerton, Ont. passed away peacefully at McVean Lodge, Hanover on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at the age of 86.
Hanover Creates Award To Honour Fritz August 14, 2020 Hanover Raceway is pleased to announce a new season-ending award, named in honour of Harness Racing Hall of Fame horseman William "Bud" Fritz.