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
Birth Date: January 03, 1947
Home Town: South Porcupine
More about Peter Michael (The Hook) Landers:
In 1967, Peter pitched Scugog Cleaners to the OASA Junior Championship. The next 10 years saw Peter with Oshawa Tony's Senior A, who won 3 Ontario Championships, 2 Canadian Championships, 1 World Championship, and a Silver Medal at the 1969 Canadian Summer Games. In 1979, while pitching for Oshawa MCL Senior A, Peter recorded strikeout number 1,000 in the Ontario Fastball League.
Peter had over 75 no-hitters during his career. In 1968, he struck out 43 batters in pitching 23 innings in the Southern Ontario Finals. He pitched 2 no-hitters (one a perfect game) in the 1969 Canadian Summer Games. He pitched a no-hitter and won 5 games in the 1977 World Championships.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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