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: 1996
More about Edward (Ted) Stone:
Stoney began his pitching career with the Oshawa Legion, Branch 43, Baseball Association in 1946. In 1953, while playing for the Oshawa Merchants of the Inter County League, Ted was scouted by the Boston Red Sox. He signed a contract and became the first Oshawa native to play professional baseball.
He played for the Corning, New York, Red Sox Team in 1954, where his pitching record was 15-2. Ted moved up the ladder to Greensboro, North Carolina in 1955, posting a 13-8 win/loss record. In 1956, again returning to Greensboro, he achieved a 13-9 record. Ted moved to Albany, New York in 1957, where he pitched mainly in relief. Having obtained his release from Boston in 1958, Ted returned to Oshawa to play semi-pro ball with the Merchants.
Ted began coaching baseball in Oshawa during the 1960's and is still actively involved in that capacity, as well as being a consultant for the Oshawa Minor Baseball Association.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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