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: 1995
Home Town: Oshawa
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More about Cathy Chapman-Fertile:
Cathy, a lifelong resident of Oshawa, was born in 1952. In her early years, Cathy played on juvenile and junior all-star Oshawa teams which won many Provincial Championships.
During the late 1970's and early 1980's, Cathy was considered the best female shortstop in Canada. Cathy represented Ontario at the Canadian National Softball Championships in 1979 and 1981, winning the Gold Medal in 1981. Both years she was selected the Most Valuable Player.
In 1982 Cathy helped Canada win a gold medal at the Pan-Am Games in Mexico. Later that year she played for Canada at the World Women's Softball Championships in Taiwan where they finished 5th out of 24 countries. Cathy was again selected the Most Valuable Player in the world at shortstop - the only Canadian player selected.
Cathy is still involved with softball as a coach and was selected 1994 Minor Coach of the Year by the Provincial Women's Softball Association.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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