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: 1986
Home Town: Oshawa
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More about George Henry Campbell:
A prolific writer about, and energetic booster of sports in Oshawa, George spent 42 years with The Oshawa Times as first a sports writer, and then sports editor. The recipient of numerous awards, George coached three Ontario ladies softball champions. He played on the Oshawa Colts softball team which won Ontario Intermediate "A" championships in 1942 and 1943. He was also a member of the winning rink at the Governor Generals Cup (Ontario curling championship) competitions of 1951 and 1955. He served as president of the Ontario Amateur Softball Association in 1949-50, was president of the Oshawa City and District Softball Association in 1939-40, presided over the Oshawa Minor Softball Association in 1948, and is also a past president of the Oshawa Curling Club. George is also widely believed to have nicknamed Oshawas junior hockey team the "Generals".
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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