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: 2002
Home Town: Oshawa
More about James Kenneth (Jim) Jackson:
Jim Jackson was born and raised in Oshawa. He was a multi-award winning player in minor hockey. Drafted by the Oshawa Generals, Jim played 4 years of Junior Hockey with the Generals and the Niagara Falls Flyers. The Eastern Hockey League Richmond Rifles were Jim's first pro-team in 1980. The next season, Jim made the 2nd All-Star Team while playing for the Muskegon Mohawks of the International Hockey League. The next 3 seasons were spent with the National Hockey League Calgary Flames, as well as teams in Colorado and Moncton. In 1985, the Buffalo Sabres assigned Jim to the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League. The Americans were league champions in 1986-87, winning the Calder Cup.
In 112 National Hockey games, Jim scored 17 goals and 47 points. With Rochester, he scored 93 goals and 205 assists in 360 games.
Jim was always involved in charitable and community events in the cities where he played.
Jim retired as a player in 1990, but has continued in the Sports as a coach of Durham Region teams. In 2001, Jim was inducted into Rochester Americans Hockey Hall of Fame.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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