Sports Hall Of Fame Inductees

Oshawa Generals Hockey Teams - 1938/39 and 1939/40 - Hockey

Year Inducted: 1990

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General Motors began sponsoring the Oshawa Junior Hockey Club in 1937/38 and initiated an association which would bring seven consecutive OHA championships beginning in 1938.  Of particular importance, the 1938/39 and 1939/40 teams became the elite of junior hockey by also bringing to Oshawa their first prized Memorial Cups. In 1938/39, in a final fifth game, they defeated Edmonton 4-2 at Maple Leaf Gardens, employing a fantastic team effort.  In 1939/40, again with superb team play, they defeated the Kenora Thistles three games to one.  In both these Memorial Cup years, Oshawa welcomed the champions home with exuberant crowds and gala celebrations, and they became the pride of Oshawa. Team Members 1938/39 and 1939/40:  Don Daniels, Nick Knott, Jud McAtee (Captain 1939/40), Norm McAtee, Dinny McManus, Gar Pewters, George Ritchie, Roy Sawyer, Orville Smith; J.B. Highfield, President; C.E. McTavish, Vice President, Neil Hezzelwood, Secretary; S.E. McTavish, Treasurer; Tracy Shaw, Coach; Matt Leyden, Manager; Sam Johnson, Trainer; Harry Tresise, Stick Boy. Team Members 1938/39 Only:  Les Colvin, Joe Delmonte, Jim Drummond, Gerry Kinsella, Billy Taylor, Captain W. Pearson, Executive. Team Members 1939/40 Only:  Frank Eddolls, Bud Hellyer, Jack Hewson, Doug Turner, Ron Wilson, Wally Wilson, T.H. Coppin, Executive, Buddy Taylor, Mascot.

Oshawa Green Gaels Lacrosse Teams 1963-64-65-66-67-68-69 - Lacrosse

Year Inducted: 1992
Home Town: Oshawa

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Although the Green Gaels' name is recognized throughout Canada, few people are aware of the background which makes it synonymous with the game of Lacrosse itself.  The Green Gaels' tradition began in 1946 along the Lakeshore area of west Toronto and throughout the years, the Gaels moved to various communities such as Oakville, Newmarket, Huntsville and Whitby.  In 1963, the Gaels moved from Whitby to Oshawa and it was in Oshawa that their dynasty started, winning seven Canadian Junior Lacrosse Championships.  The revelry of being champions is a thrill all of its own, and Green Gaels have enjoyed the exhilaration of this position seven years in succession.  Today the Oshawa Green Gaels' tradition has come to symbolize the commitment of the people of Oshawa to Canada's National game. 1963 - Jim Bishop, Brian Brady, Tom Conlin, Dwight Davies, John Davis, Mike Gray, Fred Greenwood, John Greer, Jim Hinkson, Dave Houston, Wally Hutzel, Larry Ireland, Dave Lough, Paul MacDonald, John McCauley, Merv Marshall, Jim Richardson, Don Rorebeck, Dr. F.W. Rundle, Tony Saramak, Wayne Stark, Don Stinson, Ken Thompson, Elmer Tran, Fred Whalley, Stew Wieler1964 - Bill Armour, Neil Armstrong, Jim Bishop, Phil Clayton, Dwight Davies, John Davis, Doug Favell, Jim Higgs, Jim Hinkson, Dave Houston, Larry Ireland, Ross Jones, Joe Kiwior, Stan Kolesnick, Merv Marshall, Gaylord Powless, Wayne Stark, Don Stinson, Brian Thompson, Ken Thompson, Fred Whalley, Frank Wilbur, Bill Young1965 - Neil Armstrong, Jim Bishop, Phil Clayton, Dwight Davies, John Davis, Fred Greenwood, Jim Higgs, Ross Jones, Joe Kiwior, Larry Llloyd, Frank Malawy, Charlie Marlowe, Merv Marshall, Larry Moore, Gaylord Powless, Dr. F. Wm. Rundle, Dan Sandford, Jim Shrigley, Don Stinson, Brian Thompson, Ken Thompson, Fred Whalley1966 - Neil Armstong, Rowe Barrett, Jim Bishop, Johnny Bishop, John Clayton, Phil Clayton, Wayne Daniels, Dwight Davies, Dr. A Fulton, Fred Greenwood, Jim Higgs, Ross Jones, Dave Keenan, Charlie Kessler, Joe Krasnaj, Mike Lewis, Frank Malawy, Charlie Marlowe, Merv Marshall, John Phillips, Gaylord Powless, Dr. W. Rundle, Danny Sandford, Don Stinson, Doug Sutton, Brian Thompson, Tommy Vann, Fred Whalley, Frank Wilbur1967 - Jim Bishop, Jimmy Bishop, Tom Christie, John Clayton, Phil Clayton, Wayne Daniels, Wayne Davidson, Dwight Davies, Ross Drew, Dr. A. Fulton, Bob Goulding, Fred Greenwood, Jim Higgs, Harold Hudson, Ross Jones, Dave Keenan, Joe Krasnaj, Bill Langley, Mike Lewis, Larry Lloyd, Charlie Marlowe, Merv Marshall, Dr. John Phillips, Gaylord Powless, Dr. W. Rundle, Don Stinson, Terry Stinson, Frank Wilbur, Peter Vipond1968 - Jim Bishop, John Clayton, Phil Clayton, Wayne Cookson, Wayne Daniels, Dwight Davies, Bob Goulding, Fred Greenwood, Jim Higgs, Harold Hudson, Ross Jones, Joe Krasnaj, Bill Langley, Chuck Li, Larry Lloyd, Charlie Marlowe, Merv Marshall, Mike Mothersill, Jim Murphy, Mike Murphy, Dr. John Phillips, Terry Rowland, Larry Shrigley, Don Stinson, Peter Vipond1969 - Mike Beamish, Jim Bishop, Jimmy Bishop, Murray Cawker, Tom Christie, John Clayton, Al Coates, Fred Cundell, Dr. A. Fulton, Bob Goulding, Jim Higgs, Harold Hudson, Bill Langley, Mike Lewis, Chuck Li, Larry Lloyd, Charlie Marlowe, Dave Mosier, Mike Mothersill, Jim Murphy, Dr. John Phillips, Ted Reed, Terry Rowland, Tom Simpson, Don Stinson, Bob Taylor, Ivan Thompson, Tom Vann, Peter Vipond

Oshawa Legion Baseball Club Teams 1955-57-58 Midget, Juvenile, Junior - Baseball

Year Inducted: 2002
Home Town: Oshawa

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The Oshawa Legion Branch 43 has been synonymous with baseball for over 50 years. During the span from 1955 to 1958, the Oshawa Legion Midget Ball Club started the string of impressive seasons and carried it through their juvenile and junior years. The 1955 Midget Club captured the O.B.A. title defeating Chatham in the finals. The 1957 Juvenile Team won the prestigious Toronto Leaside Junior League Championship and O.B.A. downing Sarnia 3 - 2, final game played at the Kinsmen Stadium. The 1958 Juniors won their second consecutive Leaside Junior title and were Ontario finalists. These teams certainly brought pride to the City of Oshawa, as well as to the Legion Branch 43 during their run of successful seasons. 1955 OBA Champs Bob Winter, Bob Brewster, John Branch, Lorne Jeffs, P. Muzik (Legion official), Doug Luke, Jim Powell, D. Kelly (coach), Doug Taylor, R. Taylor (manager), Pete Bilenduke, W. Kolesnick (Legion official), Jim Shaw (coach), Gary Minacs, John Ryan, Jack Fisher, Terry Glavin, Dave Estabrooks, Alex Ferries, William Miklas, Beverley Smith 1957 OBA Champs Jack Cole, Gary Minacs, Lionel Kelly, Lorne Jeffs, P. Muzik (Legion official), F. McCallum (sponsor), John Ryan, Neil McMahon, John Branch, Bob Winter, Jim Shaw (coach), Jack Fisher, Ted Roberts, Lucky Wills, Ted Bathe, Jack Ogden, Don Wilson (manager), Joe Melnick, Terry Glavin, Stan Bishop (bat boy), Pete Bilenduke, Bob Brewster, Alex Ferries, William Miklas, Beverley Smith

Oshawa McCallum Transporters Int. A Baseball Team - 195 - Baseball

Year Inducted: 2001
Home Town: Oshawa

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The Oshawa McCallum Transporters Baseball Team, with a roster of Oshawa resident players, dominated league and provincial play at three competitive levels from 1959 to 1954. 'a0Their accomplishments include: 1950 - Lakeshore Intermediate League Champions 1950 - OBA Junior A semi finalists 1951 - Toronto Junior A League Champions 1951 - OBA Junior A finalists 1952 - OBA Junior A semi finalists 1953 - Lakeshore Intermediate League Champions 1953 - OBA Intermediate A Provincial Champions 1954 - Toronto Senior A Viaduct League Champions The Transporters established a winning tradition as Oshawa representatives from 1950 to 1954, enjoying tremendous success at the intermediate, junior A and senior A levels. 'a0In recognition of this era of Transporters, who won the Ontario Baseball Intermediate A Championship, has been selected as the 2001 team inductee to the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame. 'a0They were truly an organization of skilled players who flourished under strong sponsorship and excellent coaching. Jimmie Burke (bat boy), Peter Murphy, John Jazkowski (3b captain), Gord Wilson (coach), Frank McCallum (sponsor), Ab Walker (manager), Ted Barnes, Cec Hall, Jack Durston, Stan Waylett (trainer), George Brabin, Mike McArthur, Brian Coggins, Bill McTavish, Nick Mroczeck, Bunny Maeson, Ted Stone, Jack Dell (field manager), Fred Etcher, Bill Gingerich, Jack Litch, Bill Cook, Frank Varga, Tom OConnor

Oshawa Tonys Fastball Team, 1974 - Softball

Year Inducted: 1993

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To reach "The Canadians", qualifying from softball-strong Ontario was a feat in itself. At the Kemptville tournament, after losing the first game, Tonys came back with 7 straight wins, the last two over much-heralded Pete Landers and his Toronto Globals. When the team was allowed two pick-ups for the Nationals, Landers was added to the roster.  After losing their first game, Tonys again went undefeated winning their next 7 games, the final a 2-1 extra inning victory over hometown Victoria, B.C. Winning Canada's top softball title in 1974 was the culmination in ongoing efforts by Tonys teams since 1954.

Oshawa Turul 16/17 Boys (1988/89) - Soccer

Year Inducted: 2019
Home Town: Oshawa

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The Oshawa Turul 16-17 boys’ soccer teams had a tremendous two-year stretch, including winning provincial and national championships in 1988. The team came close to winning the Ontario Cup at the U15 level in 1987, losing in the final to a powerful Pinetto Azzurri side from Toronto. They would not be denied the following year, however, not only winning the Ontario Cup U16 title, but also going on to win the Canadian Petro Cup, out-scoring the opposition 21-2 along the way. Also in 1988, the impressive team was the finalist at the Robbie International Tournament, the Potomac invitational tournament in Maryland and the East Meadow invitational tournament in New York. In 1989, the Turul team won the National Soccer League minor division championship, the league conference title and the Summer Cup crown before falling in penalty shots to archrival Pinetto Azzurri in the playoff final. They were also finalists at the Gloucester invitational tournament in Ottawa and the Buckeye international tournament in Ohio. The team bowed out in the Ontario Cup semifinals with an overall record of 62 wins, four losses and eight ties. Many of the players on the 1988-89 Oshawa Turul soccer teams remain active members of the local sports community and give their time to charitable organizations. Team members are Vince Accardi, Fernando Aguilar, Mike Baccellieri, Steve Barich, Mark Basile, Jason Craine, Dave Dyer, Terry Gonsalves, Mark Halliday, Dwayne Howard, Joe Iantomasi, Andrew Kamondy, Mike Konopaski, Jason McKenzie, Dean Mizen, Dan Niemi and Chris Vanhaverbeke.

Oshawa Woodview Park Ladies Softball Team - 1968-1971 - Softball

Year Inducted: 2003
Home Town: Oshawa

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They captured 4 consecutive (P.W.S.A.) Provincial Women's Softball Association Championships in 2 different divisions. 1968 - Juvenile A - they won two straight; the final game was 4-3 over Brantford. 1969 - Juvenile A - they won two straight over Scarborough All Stars - the final game 6-5. 1970 - Junior 1 - their toughest team, against Toronto Guildwood Park in the 3rd and deciding game scoring two runs in the extra 10th inning for a 17-15 victory. 1971 - Junior 1 - they won two straight against St. Mary's Ontario, 13-2 in the final game. Team: Barbara (Reid) Brown, Bonnie (Nichol) Jankowski, Carolyn Wilson, Cathy (Chapman) Fertile, Cathy (Stead) Taylor, Darleen (Loscombe) Hunter, Debbie (Harlow) Albrecht, Debbie (Thomson) Walker, Debby McQuoid, Donna (Harlow) Conboy, Ellen Coe, Elsie (Vandyk) Ferguson, Gail Batt, Gail Crossman, Gord Bell (coach), Doug Skinner (coach), Frank Henderson (coach), Norm Boddy, Gail (Lintlop) Seary, Jan McGrath, Jane (Harper) Barry, Joanne Bessie, Judy (Chapman) Pigeau, Judy Taylor, Lynda (Skinner) Ashton, Louise Wilson, Marilyn McAvoy, Mary Calder, Patti (Skinner) Krummenacher, Rita (Bradley) Parker, Ruth (Malarczuk) MacDonald, Sharon (Rogers) Hatch, Susan (Rogers) Balson Thirteen players and three management of the 33 members played on all 4 teams. Their achievements brought honor and pride to our City, and they are the first women's team to become a member of the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame.

Pam Miller Falk - Golf

Year Inducted: 1986
Home Town: Oshawa

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The finest female golfer Oshawa has produced, Pam Miller won the Ontario ladies championship in 1966 and 1967 and the Manitoba ladies title in 1975 and 1976. As a provincial team member, she competed in three Canadian junior team championships with Ontario and nine senior team championships, six with the Manitoba squad and three with the Ontario quartet. She helped the Ontario Juniors to low gross titles in 1964 and 1966 and a low net trophy in 1965 at the national tournament. She helped the Ontario senior foursome capture the low gross title in 1972, and in 1976 with the Manitoba entry she helped win the low net category. Runner-up in the Canadian Junior Ladies championship in Dartmouth, N.S. in 1966, Miller progressed to the point where she was the sixth-ranked female golfer in Canada nine years later.

Paul Romanuk - Sports Broadcasting

Year Inducted: 2018
Home Town: Oshawa

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Oshawa native, sportscaster and writer Paul Bennett Romanuk, who is currently an NHL play-by-play announcer at Sportsnet will join the Sports Hall of Fame inductees.A graduate of G.L. Roberts CVI and Ryerson University, Paul worked on Oshawa Generals radio broadcasts part-time while at school from 1982 to 1984, and took over as the play-by-play voice of the team from 1984 to 1987, which included the 1987 Memorial Cup in Oshawa. He started working full-time for TSN from 1990 to 2001. During that time, he called, among other things, the world junior championship, Memorial Cup, men's and women's world championships, NBA and all NHL games on TSN after 1994.Paul was also the host of Baseball Tonight on TSN from 1990 until 1994 and was in the host's chair when the Blue Jays won their Back-to-Back World Series in 1992 and 1993.Most relevant to Oshawa, he called the 'Generals' Memorial Cup win in 1990. Since leaving TSN in 2001, Paul's career path has been incredibly varied, including stints as an interviewer at the TEAM Radio Network, host with Leafs TV, play-by-play announcer for the Toronto Raptors, a supervising editor at Sports Business International in the U.K. and play-by-play announcer at Eurosport, the top sports channel in Europe.Since the 2000 Sydney Games, Paul has been a play-by-lay announcer at six Olympics, calling hockey, basketball, triathlon and weightlifting. He's also a successful freelance writer, authoring more than 25 children's sports books since 1985, including the popular Hockey Superstars annual. Paul joined Sportsnet in 2014 and has since been the play-by-play commentator for national and regional coverage of the NHL in Canada.For his incredible career in sports journalism, Paul Romanuk is a wonderful addition to the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame.

Paul Theriault - Hockey

Year Inducted: 2018
Home Town: Sault Ste. Marie

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Paul Theriault spent 10 years in Oshawa as head coach of the Generals, leading the team to two Ontario Hockey League championships.Born in Sault Ste. Marie and coach of the Greyhounds from 1978-79, Paul became head coach of the Generals the next season and led the team to a 42-26-0 record. Over the course of his nine seasons with the Generals, not once did the team finish below 500, and overall, they were 350-234-22, a winning percentage of .596. Paul led the team to OHL championships in 1983 and 1987, but both times the Generals fell in the Memorial Cup final, including in Oshawa to Medicine Hat in '87. Paul was named OHL coach of the year in 1986-87, and an OHL all-star coach in 1983 and 1987. Paul left the Generals after the 1988-89 season to take a job in the International Hockey League and also coached in Italy before spending a season in the NHL as an assistant coach with the Buffalo Sabres in 1996-97. He returned to the OHL with the Erie Otters and Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds from 1998 to 2001 before heading overseas again, where he was named the Italian Ice Hockey Federation coach of the year in 2001-02 and led the Nippon Paper Cranes to a championship in 2007.Paul is currently suffering from the debilitating effects of post-concussion syndrome stemming from his days as a player at Lake Superior State.For his impressive coaching resume, Paul Theriault is a welcomed addition to the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame.