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
More about Harold Overton Norville:
Born in Barbados, Harold moved to Oshawa in 1964, and two years later began an outstanding lifting career in Canada with a first-place finish at the Ontario Weightlifting Championships. A year later, he was Canadian champion. Norville also won national weightlifting titles in 1968 and 1975, and was Ontario weightlifting champion in 1968, 1969 and 1975. He was Ontario and Canadian champion in the sport of powerlifting three times - in 1969, 1976 and 1977. Three times, he competed in the World Powerlifting Championships, and twice finished fourth and once placed sixth. He coached the Canadian squad at the World Women's Powerlifting Championships at Lowell, Massachusetts in 1980. Harold returned to competition at the World Masters Games in 1985, won the over-40 bantam weight class, and set four North American records in the process.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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