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: 2009
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Jim Hinkson:
Jim started playing lacrosse at 19. With passion, determination and leadership, he contributed to 10 championships series in 12 years. He won two Jr A Canadian Championships with the Oshawa Green Gaels in 1963 and 1964; a Professional Championship with the Peterborough Lakers in 1969; and three Senior Canadian Championships with the Windsor Warlocks in 1970, 1971 and 1973. Jim also played in championship finals with the Senior A Brooklin Merchants in 1965, the Professional Detroit Olympics in 1968 and the Professional Philadelphia Wings in 1974. In that same year, he represented Canada in the World Field Lacrosse Championships in Melbourne, Australia.Jim coached lacrosse for 13 years at the junior, senior and professional levels and won a Jr A Canadian Championship with the Whitby "CBC Builders" in 1980. He also coached in the National Lacrosse League, the Philadelphia Wings in 1975, the New York Saints in 2000 and the New Jersey Storm in 2002. Jim put his love of lacrosse into five books. "Box Lacrosse: The Fastest Game on Two Feet", "Lacrosse Fundamentals", "Lacrosse Team Strategies", "The Art of Team Coaching", and "Lacrosse for Dummies". Besides his involvement in this exciting sport, Jim found time to coach high school basketball for over 30 years in Toronto at Stephen Leacock and West Hill collegiates.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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