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: 2002
More about Frederick Keith Etcher:
Beginning in 1943, Fred played through the Oshawa Minor Hockey system before joining and winning a Junior B Championship and a league scoring title in 1951. After two seasons with the Oshawa Generals, Fred helped the Oshawa 'Truckmen' to an Ontario Senior B championship, then joined the Whitby Dunlops. From 1955 to 1961, Fred made significant contributions to one Ontario Senior B title, two Canadian Senior A championships (Allen Cup), and one World Championship - all with Whitby.
In 1960, Fred was selected to play for Kitchener, Waterloo, who represented Canada in the Winter Olympics. The Team won the Silver Medal and Fred won the scoring championship with 21 points in 7 games. In so doing, he established Olympic scoring records, some of which still stand.
In both baseball and fastball, Fred was known as an excellent hitter and a solid infielder. He on-field talent contributed to an Intermediate title in 1953 and a Toronto League Championship in 1954. From 1958 to 1962, Fred was a .300 hitter while playing for Oshawa Tony's in the Toronto Beaches League.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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