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: 2014
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Ed Aru:
Born and raised in Oshawa, Ed is a graduate of Ritson Road Public School and Donevan Collegiate. He started his career with the city's first junior football team, the Oshawa Imps, in 1959. He played when the Imps became the Oshawa Hawkeyes in the 1960's, moved into the coaching ranks in the 1970's before taking over as president, while also holding other team executive positions into the 1990's. In addition to junior football, Ed was instrumental in overviewing the development of a house league program and rep teams at the tyke, atom, peewee, bantam and midget levels.Ed Aru's name has been synonymous with football in Oshawa for a half-century.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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