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: 2015
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Gaylord Powless:
In most any centre when lacrosse became a discussion, in most every case the attention would turn to Gaylord Powless, considered one of the best to ever hold a stick. While a resident in Six Nations, highly-touted lacrosse coach Jim Bishop came calling in 1964 and coaxed this natural phenom to load up the suitcase and play junior with the Oshawa Green Gaels.The transition to a competitive junior level was a natural for Powless, who helped the Gaels to Canadian Minto Cup titles from 1964 to 1967. Indeed, he was recipient of the Jim McConaghy Memorial Trophy as the Minot Cup's most valuable player in both 1964 and 1967. His contribution and respect gained over the years translated to Powless receiving the Commemorative Medal for the 125th anniversary of Canada's Confederation in 1992.He paid his dues and then some, dating back to his earlier days at Six Nations when Powless won the Tom Longboat Award as the First Nations athlete of Canada when he was only 17 years of age. Powless, following junior, turned his lacrosse attention to professional and senior levels and was later recognized during his induction to the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1990 and becoming one of the first inductees into the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame at St. Catharines in 1996.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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