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: 2011
More about Ross Jones:
Born in 1948, Ross started playing lacrosse in Whitby in 1957. He joined the Oshawa Green Gaels in 1964 and played six seasons with the team. The Gaels won seven Minto Cups between 1963 and 1969 under legendary coach Jim Bishop. Ross played in five Minto Cups, leading the team in goal scoring in 1966 and 1967. In 23 games of Minto Cup play, he scored 37 goals and 49 points. Ross was 1st in goals and 3rd in points in each of the OLA Jr A regular seasons in 1966 and 1967. He was the first team all-star at right wing and the winner of the Ken Ross Trophy for ability and sportsmanship in 1967. In 1968, Ross won the scoring title with 101 goals (team record) and 160 points. He graduated junior as the third highest in career goals (359) and 17th in points (540). In the OLA playoffs, Ross scored 102 goals in his career. As a member of Canadas field lacrosse team, he played in the Expo 67 World Tournament in Montreal. Professional lacrosse with the Detroit Olympics in 1968 saw Ross score 29 goals and 48 points in 12 league games. In 10 playoff games, Ross scored 19 goals and 41 points. 1970 found Ross playing Sr. A with the Brooklin Redmen. Ross returned to lacrosse in 1975 when he was drafted by the Philadelphia Wings. He was later traded to the Montreal Quebecois under coach Bishop. That pro season Ross played 40 games, scoring 57 goals and 104 points.
Ross and his Minto Cup teammates were inducted into the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame (New Westminister BC) in 2000. The Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame in St. Catharines recognized Ross for his individual play in 1997.