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 Normie Bagnell:
One of the finest softball / fastball pitchers Canada has ever seen, Normie Bagnell was the most valuable player at the 1958 International Softball Congress World Championships in New Bedford, Illionois while playing for Oshawa Tony's. Earlier, he averaged 20 strikeouts a game for Oshawa Pedlars when he was thought to be at the peak of his fine career. He played in three world championships in a 32-year career, and beat the famous three-man touring team, Eddie Feigner's "King and His Court", 3 - 1. Feigner later called Bagnell the finest Canadian pitcher he had ever encountered, and the only one to beat him. In his career, Bagnell compiled over 1,000 victories, 6,000 strikeouts, 235 shutouts, 54 no-hitters, and 26 perfect games. He carried a .300 lifetime batting average, once struck out 32 batters in one game, and once held the opposition scoreless for a 39-inning stretch. He is a member of the Canadian Softball Hall of Fame.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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