Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame - Our Mission

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.

Featured Inductee: Oshawa Tonys Fastball Team, 1974 - Softball

Year Inducted: 1993

Oshawa Tonys Fastball Team, 1974

More about Oshawa Tonys Fastball Team, 1974:
To reach "The Canadians", qualifying from softball-strong Ontario was a feat in itself. At the Kemptville tournament, after losing the first game, Tonys came back with 7 straight wins, the last two over much-heralded Pete Landers and his Toronto Globals. When the team was allowed two pick-ups for the Nationals, Landers was added to the roster.  After losing their first game, Tonys again went undefeated winning their next 7 games, the final a 2-1 extra inning victory over hometown Victoria, B.C. Winning Canada's top softball title in 1974 was the culmination in ongoing efforts by Tonys teams since 1954.

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