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: 2019
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Bill Prentice:
Bill Prentice grew up in Oshawa and returned to the city following a successful professional hockey career. Bill captained the Oshawa midget hockey team to an Ontario championship in 1967 and then starred with the Oshawa Crushmen, leading them to two Eastern Ontario championships in 1968 and 1969. In 1969, he left the Oshawa Generals to accept a scholarship to Michigan Tech, where he played for four seasons. Bill was signed as a free agent by the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association (WHA) in 1973 and won back-to-back Avco Cups in 1974 and 1975. With the Aeros, he was teammates with the legendary Gordie Howe and his sons, Mark and Marty Howe. He would end up playing 158 games in the WHA and 359 games of professional hockey over seven seasons. After retiring as a player, Bill coached a high school team in Indianapolis to a state championship game before returning to Oshawa. He later coached Humber College to the national championships in Alberta.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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