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
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Alex Oakley:
A race-walk specialist, Oshawa resident Alex Oakley was a gold medal winner in the 20-kilometre event at the 1963 Pan-American Games in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He also represented Canada at five Olympic Games (1956, 1960, 1964, 1972 and 1976) and two Commonwealth Games competitions (1966, 1970). He finished sixth in the 50-kilometre race at the 1964 Olympics at Tokyo, Japan, wound up 21st in the 50-kilometre event at the 1972 Games at Munich, West Germany and, as a 50-year old athlete in 1976, was 35th in the 20-kilometre walk at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal. Oakley was also 1975 World Masters Games champion at both the 5-kilometre and 25-kilometre distances.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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