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: 2001
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Oshawa McCallum Transporters Int. A Baseball Team - 195:
The Oshawa McCallum Transporters Baseball Team, with a roster of Oshawa resident players, dominated league and provincial play at three competitive levels from 1959 to 1954. 'a0Their accomplishments include:
1950 - Lakeshore Intermediate League Champions
1950 - OBA Junior A semi finalists
1951 - Toronto Junior A League Champions
1951 - OBA Junior A finalists
1952 - OBA Junior A semi finalists
1953 - Lakeshore Intermediate League Champions
1953 - OBA Intermediate A Provincial Champions
1954 - Toronto Senior A Viaduct League Champions
The Transporters established a winning tradition as Oshawa representatives from 1950 to 1954, enjoying tremendous success at the intermediate, junior A and senior A levels. 'a0In recognition of this era of Transporters, who won the Ontario Baseball Intermediate A Championship, has been selected as the 2001 team inductee to the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame. 'a0They were truly an organization of skilled players who flourished under strong sponsorship and excellent coaching.
Jimmie Burke (bat boy), Peter Murphy, John Jazkowski (3b captain), Gord Wilson (coach), Frank McCallum (sponsor), Ab Walker (manager), Ted Barnes, Cec Hall, Jack Durston, Stan Waylett (trainer), George Brabin, Mike McArthur, Brian Coggins, Bill McTavish, Nick Mroczeck, Bunny Maeson, Ted Stone, Jack Dell (field manager), Fred Etcher, Bill Gingerich, Jack Litch, Bill Cook, Frank Varga, Tom OConnor
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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