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: 1991
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More about Oshawa Generals - 1944:
After dominating the opposition during the season, the 1944 Generals faced the powerful St. Michael's team in the O.H.A. championship and won, four games to one. Using the wartime replacement and substitution rule, the Generals added four players to face Montreal for the Eastern Canadian Junior championship. With one of the strongest junior teams ever assembled, they defeated Montreal in four straight, winning the right to face the Trail Smoke Eaters.
In the Memorial Cup finals, the Generals easily defeated the west in four games, outscoring them in the process 25-10. The 1944 Generals brought the Canadian Junior championship back to Oshawa for the third time, marking the first time this feat had been accomplished.
Players - Bob Dawes, David Bauer, Bill Barker, Harvey Bennett, Kenny Smith, Johnny Chenier, Al Schewchuk, Murdie MacMillan, Gus Mortson, Bobby Love, Bill Ezinicki (Captain), Floyd Curry (Captain), Jack Taggart, Don Batten, Ted Lindsay, Johnny Marois, Fred Petsura, Bob Porter.
Executive - J.B. Highfield, President; Neil Hezzelwood, Secretary; S.E. McTavish, Treasurer; Charlie Conacher, Coach; Matt Leyden, Manager; Sam Johnson, Trainer; T.H. Coppin, Executive; "Red" Fleury, Mascot.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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