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: 1992
Home Town: Belleville
More about Albert W. (Army) Armstrong:
In 1930 Army moved to Oshawa from Belleville where he had been a popular local athlete participating in hockey, baseball, basketball and tennis. A C.A.H.A. referee from 1931 to 1945, Army played a dominant role officiating in three Allan Cup finals, several Memorial Cup finals, many Eastern Canadian finals, and countless O.H.A. contests.
As a player, he participated in tennis, badminton, golf and curling locally and provincially. In tennis he was Oshawa singles and doubles champion ten times and mixed doubles champion three times, and he was a worthy opponent in Elite competition with Davis Cup stars.
As an executive/builder, Army was manager of the Oshawa Arena in 1932 helping the hockey program and served as president of the Central Ontario Tennis Association, Oshawa Curling Club, Oshawa Golf Club, Oshawa Minor Hockey Association, and Oshawa Tennis Club.
Army Armstrong's outstanding involvement as a player, referee and builder earns him a prominent place in Oshawa's sports history.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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