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: 1994
Birth Date: June 05, 1963
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Ronald Ivan Richards, Jr.:
Ron, born in Oshawa on June 5, 1963, became interested in skiing at a very early age. When he was three years old, Ron started downhill skiing at the Oshawa Ski Club and by the age of seven had become involved in ski jumping.
In 1981, at the age of seventeen, Ron won the Canadian Junior Ski Jumping Championship and went on to successfully capture the Canadian Senior Championship in 1988, 1989 and 1990.
Ron was a member of the Ontario Ski Jumping Team for three years and a National Team member for fifteen years. Ron proudly represented Canada at three Olympic Games - Sarajevo 1984, Calgary 1988 and Albertville 1992.
During his career, Ron consistently remained in the top thirty ski jumpers during the World Cup competitions.
Ronald Ivan Richards, Jr. remains a dedicated athlete who continues to be a source of motivation for the ski jumpers at the Oshawa Ski Club.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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