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: 2002
Home Town: Smith Falls
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More about Anthony Nicholas (Tony) Esposito:
Anthony Esposito, who is known to Oshawa's Sporting Community simply as 'Tony', was born in Smith Falls, Ontario in 1919. He moved to Oshawa at the age of 2, and was educated at St. Gregory's Catholic School.
In 1950, Anthony Esposito founded what was to become Tony's Refreshments and TRS Food Services. Soon after, Tony began sponsoring a broad range of Oshawa Teams for the next 24 years. Throughout the 50's, 60's and 70's, Tony's firm was the pre-eminent sponsor of amateur sport in the City of Oshawa.
The sponsorships ranged from the nationally and internationally known Provincial and Canadian Champion Oshawa Tony's Fastball Club, to Minor League and CAW League hockey teams, lacrosse, football, darts, and a major league bowling team.
There is no doubt that Tony Esposito's unending generosity made it possible for countless Oshawa athletes to compete in the sport of their choice, and to enjoy the personal rewards that such competition brings.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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