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 John Gerrard Brady:
Born in Speer, Stark County, Illinois in 1909, John's family moved to Oshawa in 1913. He served as Oshawa City and District Softball president from 1943-49, and was president of the Ontario Amateur Softball Association (OASA) in 1955-56.
Known as "Mr. Softball" in Oshawa, John won numerous awards for his involvement with the sport, including the 1976 F.R. Feaver Award, given annually to the person who has contributed most to the sport in Ontario over the years. John won the OASA Outstanding Service Award in 1984, won an Ontario Special Achievement Award in 1957, the Oshawa City and District Softball Past Presidents' Citation in 1984, and was awarded a 50-year Service Award in 1976 by the Men's Major Bowling League. John served on the City of Oshawa Parks Board from 1946-55, the Civic Auditorium Building Committee in 1976 and the Kinsmen Civic Memorial Stadium Commission in 1949.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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