Year Inducted: 2022
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Cheryl MacNeill:
Cheryl MacNeill, a longtime Oshawa resident who has made an indelible mark on the game of lacrosse at every level.A standout player who twice represented Canada at the IFWLA World Cup, MacNeill also has plenty of coaching accomplishments on her resume, including with the under-19 national team that won bronze at the 1999 world championships.MacNeill’s work as an official, technical director and administrator is what truly sets her apart. Beginning as a local level umpire in 1989, MacNeill has worked her way up to the very top, and has been certified internationally since 2003. She has umpired at numerous provincial, national and world events, including most recently at the 2017 FIL World Cup.MacNeill has served as a technical delegate and assessor at every level as well, including at the 2011 and 2015 FIL under-19 world championships and as the head of the 2017 Asia Pacific Championships. As an administrator, she has worked at five world championships, including most recently as co-chair of the 2019 FIL under-19 women’s world championships in Peterborough, where a record 22 teams competed.Among the many awards she has won, MacNeill was recognized by the Canadian Lacrosse Association with the Lester B. Pearson Award during the championships in Peterborough, becoming just the third woman to be so honoured.
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.
Year Inducted: 1989
More about Christopher John Mason:
Chris Mason posted an enviable record of service to the people of Oshawa for a lifetime. Outstanding first as an athlete, Chris turned his talents and energy inevitably to the executive side of sport.
He served as Chairman of the Oshawa Central Council of neighbourhood Associations for 18 years. President of the Oshawa and District Softball Association, Member of the Oshawa Civic Auditorium Board of Directors, an Alderman on Oshawa City Council and a Durham Region Councillor for nine years. Chris received plaudits from numerous organizations for his contributions and was made a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 43, and O.C.C.N.A. Such honours are reserved only for those making renowned contributions to the citizens of Oshawa and amateur sport.
Chris Mason was one of Oshawa's truly great pioneer workers in providing opportunities for young people to participate in sports. Chris is deservedly honoured as one of the builders to whom Oshawa citizens owe much.
Year Inducted: 1994
More about Christopher Krause:
Chris emigrated to Canada from England in 1951 and a short time later began his Canadian athletic career when he joined the Toronto Nomads Rugby Football Club. During the sixties and seventies, Chris served on the executive of the Ontario Rugby Union.
In 1959 Chris founded the Oshawa Viking Rugby Club, introducing the first organized rugby team to the City. The majority of the players on the Vikings were his fellow workers at General Motors. At the conclusion of his playing career, his time and energy were devoted to building the Club that he founded. His total dedication and enthusiasm for the game and the Vikings did much to promote rugby in Ontario.
All those who have played for the Vikings owe Christopher Krause a debt of gratitude as he was the driving force that kept the Club functioning during the period 1959 to 1972.
Year Inducted: 1997
More about Clifford Maddock:
Cliff's 47-year involvement in amateur sports in Oshawa included a variety of positions in Oshawa Minor Hockey from 1950 to 1966, and with the Oshawa Legionaires Junior Hockey Club from 1964 to the present. Cliff was also vice president of the Metro Junior Hockey League from 1988 to 1991 and is presently treasurer of that organization. In 1986 Cliff was presented with "The Gold Stick Award" by the Ontario Hockey Association recognizing his outstanding service to junior hockey. Cliff also received the "Mel Bradley Memorial Award" from Oshawa Minor Hockey for dedicated service. Cliff has been honoured twice by the C.A.H.A. for his outstanding service to minor hockey in Canada. In 1983 Cliff was manager of the Metro Junior "B" All-Stars who won the gold medal at the Canada Games. Cliff was also a member of the Selection Committee of the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame from 1987 to 1992. Cliff measures success not by victories but by the athletes who receive hockey scholarships, play in the O.H.L. or professionally, and those who become outstanding citizens in their communities.
Year Inducted: 1996
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Colonel William Frank Hayball:
Bill is a lifelong resident of Oshawa. From 1976 to 1988, Bill sponsored numerous sporting activities, including softball, baseball, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, bowling and curling. He continues to host the annual Bill Hayball Jr. Invitational Golf Tournament.
In 1988 Bill established The William F. Hayball Charitable Foundation to support local charities and athletic programs. Between 1988 and 1995 the Foundation has donated over $1.1 million to various groups, including the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame. For the past six years, the Oshawa Senior Citizens' Club has received funds to purchase tickets for its members to attend Oshawa sporting events.
In 1993 the Foundation made a donation to a service club for the publishing of the A History of the Oshawa Generals, with the proceeds being donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Society.
Bill's generous sponsorship includes people of all ages, from children to seniors. Oshawa and its citizens owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Bill Hayball.
Year Inducted: 2011
More about Dale Degray:
Groomed in the Oshawa Minor Hockey Association, Dale is no stranger to professional hockey. He had the luxury of tasting the experience of Cup finals on three levels prior to his retirement in 1999.
Buoyed by a diligent work ethic, Dales progress as an athlete unfolded during Oshawas championship run in the 1978 Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Major Bantam Playdowns where he was recognized as the top defenceman of the provincial tournament.
His hard work paid off handsomely when Dale caught on with the junior Oshawa Generals in 1980, helping the squad to the 1982 Memorial Cup final. Dale did play for the Generals from 1980-83.
This experience proved to be an exciting stepping stone for what was ahead as this keen defenceman settled in for a memorable pro hockey career. Drafted by the Calgary Flames in 1981, Dale eventually sported the jersey for six seasons and during the 1986-87 campaign, the Flames reached the Stanley Cup final.
Dale did go on to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings and the Buffalo Sabres. Collectively, he played more than 1,000 games on various levels throughout 17 professional seasons.
His career in the NHL might have been complete in 1990, but certainly not his activity on a professional level. Dale helped the Rochester Americans to two American Hockey League (AHL) Calder Cup finals and in 1993, played a prominent part in guiding the San Diego Gulls to an International Hockey League (IHL) Turner Cup final.
Dale took his show on the road as a member of Team Canada at the world championship in Sweden, helping his country to a bronze medal.
Dales desire to remain in hockey following his playing and coaching days vaulted him to scouting for the Florida Panthers in the NHL and serving as General Manager of the OHLs Owen Sound Attack.
His vast experience and relationship within the hockey boundaries provides an imprint for young, aspiring hopefuls. Dales mandate has been to help groom others who have similar dreams, similar goals. Mission accomplished.
Year Inducted: 1999
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Dale Hawerchuk:
Dale started playing hockey at the age of four and graduated through the Oshawa Minor Hockey system to the Oshawa Legionaires. In 1979 he was drafted by the Cornwall Royals of the Quebec Major Hockey League where he played on two consecutive Memorial Cup championship teams. He was named the Most Valuable Player and the Canadian Major Junior Player of the Year in 1981.
He was drafted first overall in 1981 by the Winnipeg Jets and won the Calder Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year in 1982. In 1984 he was runner-up for the Hart Trophy as the NHL's Most Valuable Player. During his 16-year NHL career with Winnipeg, Buffalo, St. Louis and Philadelphia, Dale scored 518 goals and had 892 assists ranking him 10th of all time.
Internationally, Dale played on the 1987 and 1991 Canada Cup winning teams. He was named the MVP for the third and deciding game in Canada's 1987 victory over Russia.
Year Inducted: 1997
Home Town: Oshawa
More about David Black:
David was born in Toronto and was raised and educated in Oshawa. In his early years David not only played for the Oshawa Hawkeye Junior Football Club, he also volunteered his time and talent in promoting the club. Following an outstanding career at Sir Wilfrid Laurier University, David was selected by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the third round of the 1984 Canadian University draft. David spent the next 12 years as an outstanding offensive lineman for the Bombers. David was fortunate to have particpated in four Grey Cup games with the Blue Bombers, who won the Cup in 1988 against the B.C. Lions, and again in 1990 against the Edmonton Eskimos. During his career in the Canadian Football League, David was voted to the Eastern All-Star Team in 1989, 1993 and 1994. In 1993 he was also honoured by being selected to the C.F.L.'s All-Star Team.
Year Inducted: 1986
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Dean William McLaughlin:
A 13-time Canadian champion, and winner of the North American title once, Dean is one of the finest horseshoe pitchers in Canadas history. A graduate of Mary St. P.S., Dean became involved in horseshoe pitching in 1937. He began his success at the Canadian championships by winning the national title a year later, and followed that with national crowns in 1949, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1960, 1967, 1969, 1973 and 1974. Dean won the North American Championship in 1960. In the same year, he set a world record by averaging 92 percent ringers in five consecutive playoff games. A fine all-round athlete, Dean played for Oshawa Colts Ontario Softball Championship teams in 1942 and 1943, curled in the Ontario British Consul Playdowns in 1956, and as a lawn bowler was part of the 1964 General Motors Gold Cup winning team and district championship teams in 1971 and 1972.
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