The objective of the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame is to recognize and honour the achievements of Oshawa individuals and teams who have attained prominence and distinction in sports as well as those who have made a major contribution to the development of sport.
Located inside the Tribute Communities Centre, the Sports Hall of Fame plaques and citations are displayed on the main level walls. The 3600 square foot Museum housing artifacts, memorabilia and photographs is also located on this level at the west end behind Section 119. The new Museum location opened officially in the spring of 2008.
Year Inducted: 2013
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Chris Jones:
Oshawa born Chris Jones is one of the best softball players Oshawa has ever produced. Chris started playing softball with Connaught Park in the NASC system in 1972. He quickly escalated through the ranks playing rep with the Oshawa Shamrocks and the Oshawa Juniors.After Juniors, he played Senior B with Stouffville and Senior A ball with Burlington before switching to Owen Sound, where the championships started to pile up. With his various club teams, Chris went on to win 5 Provincial Championships and 4 National Championships from 1991 through to 2006. The highlight came in 1995 when he also won the gold medal at the International Softball Congress World Championships with the Toronto Gators.Adding to his team achievements, he was named the Tournament All Star Shortstop at 3 Canadian Championships and named to the All World team as a shortstop in 1995 and 1998.In addition to his success with his club teams, Chris also wore Canadian colours from 1993 to 2004 as the starting shortstop for Team Canada. During that time, he helped Canada win gold medals at the Pan Am Games in 1995 in Argentina and 1999 in Winnipeg, and silver medals at the International Softball Federation World Championships in 1996 and 2004.All told, Chris was on teams that won 12 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze medals in Provincial, National and International Softball Congress events, and 3 gold and 3 silver medals with Team Canada.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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