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: 2024
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Carlo Fornasier:
Community builder Carlo Fornasier, who passed away last year at age 82.Despite his own children not being involved, Carlo was a consistent and devoted sponsor of many sports teams and tournaments in Oshawa through his company, Carlo’s Electric. He supported a remarkable 45 tournaments from 1978 to 2005.Over the length of his involvement, 8,237 players from various age groups benefitted from Carlo’s generosity, and 107 different organizations from 74 different centres were involved. A total of 347 players who took part in the tournaments went on to spend at least some time in the National Hockey League, and countless others played professionally in North America or Europe. In 1988, Carlo received a certificate of merit from the Government of Canada, signed by Ed Broadbent, presented at Oshawa City Hall. In 1993, Carlo was presented with the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association Honour Award right here in Oshawa, in conjunction with the “Revitalization of Children’s Arena” ceremony. He also had many plaques and pictures mounted over the years from the different teams and associations he sponsored. For his selfless devotion and contribution to youth sports in Oshawa for so many years, Carlo Fornasier is a most welcomed addition to the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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