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: 1987
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Edward Patrick (Ted) O'Connor:
Edward Patrick (Ted) O'Connor, born in Oshawa in 1930, was a multi-talented athlete who starred for Oshawa in hockey, baseball, lacrosse and fastball.
Ted played for the Oshawa Generals from 1947 to 1951 and coached and managed the team in 1966-67. The highlight of his hockey career was playing defence for the Whitby Dunlops, who won the Allen Cup National Championship in 1957 and 1959, and the World Championship in 1958 at Oslo, Norway. He was a teammate of Hall of Famers Wren Blair, Bobby Attersley and Harry Sinden.
In baseball Ted won three batting championships in three separate leagues in Ontario.
In 1967, he became the first chief scout of the Minnesota North Stars of the N.H.L. and later became head scout of the Los Angeles Kings. At the time of his induction, Ted had served for eight years as head scout with the Kings.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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