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: 1986
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Robert Samuel McLaughlin:
A resident of Oshawa for 96 years, "Mr. Sam" was the son of Robert McLaughlin, whose McLaughlin Carriage Works was the largest carriage works in the British Empire and the fore-runner of General Motors of Canada Limited, of which Col. McLaughlin was President from November 25, 1918 until May 30, 1945, when he became Chairman of the Board until his death in his 101st year on January 6, 1972. Col. McLaughlin was an avid sportsman, whose yacht Eleanor, named after his youngest daughter, won the Richardson Cup as champion of the Great Lakes in its class in 1926. His Parkwood Stables horses won the King's Plate in 1934 (Horometer), 1946 (Kingarvie) and 1947 (Moldy). Col. McLaughlin is a member of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame and he is remembered as much for his generous nature as his sporting accomplishments.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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