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: 1989
Home Town: Scotland
More about Janet Hamilton Peel:
Scottish born Janet came to Oshawa at 3 years of age and has spent most of her life here. In 1938 Janet joined the Ladies Major Bowling League and quickly became one of Canada's premiere lady bowlers. In 1942 she won the High Triple in the Dominion Wide Canadian Bowling Association in Toronto. In 1952 in the Dominion Championship, she bowled a perfect 450 score thus becoming the first woman in the 26 year history of the tournament to accomplish this feat. Janet was victorious in the first sportsman show in 1955 and in 1958 and 1959 bowled in the "TV Awards Show"on the C.B.C. network. Janet ventured into 10 pins and in the early 60's she was on the City of Toronto Championship Team.
Janet has been active as a coach for the Youth Bowling Congress and has also represented he bowlers of Oshawa on the Ontario Bowling Congress.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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