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: 1990
Home Town: Oshawa
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More about Oshawa General Motors Lacrosse Team:
This outstanding period of Lacrosse competition brought National and World attention to the City of Oshawa. In 1929 the Oshawa General Motors Lacrosse Team captured the Ontario Senior Championship defeating Ottawa, Winnipeg and Edmonton, followed by a successful two-game series over the world famous New Westminster Salmonbellies earning them the coveted Mann Cup.With the changes on the roster, the team, in June of 1930, went to the world championships. Their final act on the world stage at Maple Leaf Stadium in Toronto was to defeat the United States by a 11-10 two-game total point series bringing the world title to Canada and to Oshawa.Team Members: Chuck Barron, Bill Coulter, Kelly DeGray, 'Smoky' Fox, 'Norv' Hubble, 'Shep' Shepley, 'Red' Spencer, Mel Whyte, Andy Cook, Chuck Davidson, 'Doddy' Doddemeade, ''connie' Golden, Pat Shannon, 'Smitty' Smithson, Bob Stephenson, 'Toots' White, 'Walker' Wilson.Executive: C.E. McTavish, President; Matt Leyden, Business Manager; George Munroe, Coach; Fred Hobbs, Vice President; Sam Johnson, Trainer; W.A. Coad, General Motors Official; G. Hezzelwood, General Motors Official; H.W. Nicholl, General Motors Official.Players Added to Team in 1930 for World Championship: "Ty" Silk, Alex Hall, Jack Bono.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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