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: 1989
More about Henry Joseph Waszczuk:
A graduate of Eastdale Collegiate in Oshawa, Henry Joseph Waszczuk went on to play football and hockey for Kent State University from 1970 to 1975, while pursuing an M.A. in Sports Administration. In his graduating year, "Big Hank" was honoured as All-Star Centre of the Mid-American Conference and was an All-American nominee.
"The Wasz" began his pro-football career with the Hamilton Tiger Cats as centre, a position he played for ten seasons. A Schenley nominee for most outstanding C.F.L. linesman in 1980 and '81, he was named to the C.F.L. Eastern All-Star team from 1977 to 1984 and received the Tom Pate Memorial Award for his contribution to the team, the community and the C.F.L. Player's Association in 1983.
Henry, these days, is probably Canada's most ardent fisherman, anchoring among other ventures, his own TV series, "Canadian Sports Fisherman", seen throughout Canada, the United States and Europe.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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