Sports Hall Of Fame Inductees

Oshawa General Motors Lacrosse Team - Lacrosse

Year Inducted: 1990
Home Town: Oshawa

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This outstanding period of Lacrosse competition brought National and World attention to the City of Oshawa. In 1929 the Oshawa General Motors Lacrosse Team captured the Ontario Senior Championship defeating Ottawa, Winnipeg and Edmonton, followed by a successful two-game series over the world famous New Westminster Salmonbellies earning them the coveted Mann Cup.With the changes on the roster, the team, in June of 1930, went to the world championships. Their final act on the world stage at Maple Leaf Stadium in Toronto was to defeat the United States by a 11-10 two-game total point series bringing the world title to Canada and to Oshawa.Team Members: Chuck Barron, Bill Coulter, Kelly DeGray, 'Smoky' Fox, 'Norv' Hubble, 'Shep' Shepley, 'Red' Spencer, Mel Whyte, Andy Cook, Chuck Davidson, 'Doddy' Doddemeade, ''connie' Golden, Pat Shannon, 'Smitty' Smithson, Bob Stephenson, 'Toots' White, 'Walker' Wilson.Executive: C.E. McTavish, President; Matt Leyden, Business Manager; George Munroe, Coach; Fred Hobbs, Vice President; Sam Johnson, Trainer; W.A. Coad, General Motors Official; G. Hezzelwood, General Motors Official; H.W. Nicholl, General Motors Official.Players Added to Team in 1930 for World Championship: "Ty" Silk, Alex Hall, Jack Bono.

Oshawa General Motors Senior and Junior Baseball Teams, 1936 - Baseball

Year Inducted: 1994
Home Town: Oshawa

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The Senior Team, GM-Men, played in the Central Ontario Baseball League and started the season by having Ken (Jake) Biddie set a league record by pitching a 17-0 no hitter, which included 19 strikeouts.  In addition, C. H. (Moose) Matthews won the batting title, with teammate Doc Rowden, runner-up.  The team won the Central Ontario Championship by defeating Kingston Ponies and continued on by defeating St. Catharines to win the Ontario Baseball Association Championship.  Since the Junior Team had no league to play in, they participated in exhibition games against intermediate teams from Bowmanville, Pickering and Stouffville during that season. In the first round of the Provincial Playoffs Oshawa defeated Peterborough and in the second round they successfully ousted the Toronto Juniors.  In the final, the Juniors went on to capture the Ontario Baseball Association Junior Championship with a victory over Windsor.  It is certain that the 1936 season was a memorable one for baseball in Oshawa and indeed a tribute to the success of these two teams and their sponsor, General Motors.

Oshawa Generals - 1944 - Hockey

Year Inducted: 1991

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After dominating the opposition during the season, the 1944 Generals faced the powerful St. Michael's team in the O.H.A. championship and won, four games to one.  Using the wartime replacement and substitution rule, the Generals added four players to face Montreal for the Eastern Canadian Junior championship.  With one of the strongest junior teams ever assembled, they defeated Montreal in four straight, winning the right to face the Trail Smoke Eaters. In the Memorial Cup finals, the Generals easily defeated the west in four games, outscoring them in the process 25-10.  The 1944 Generals brought the Canadian Junior championship back to Oshawa for the third time, marking the first time this feat had been accomplished. Players - Bob Dawes, David Bauer, Bill Barker, Harvey Bennett, Kenny Smith, Johnny Chenier, Al Schewchuk, Murdie MacMillan, Gus Mortson, Bobby Love, Bill Ezinicki (Captain), Floyd Curry (Captain), Jack Taggart, Don Batten, Ted Lindsay, Johnny Marois, Fred Petsura, Bob Porter. Executive - J.B. Highfield, President; Neil Hezzelwood, Secretary; S.E. McTavish, Treasurer; Charlie Conacher, Coach; Matt Leyden, Manager; Sam Johnson, Trainer; T.H. Coppin, Executive; "Red" Fleury, Mascot.

Oshawa Generals Hockey Team 1989/90 - Hockey

Year Inducted: 2000
Home Town: Oshawa

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The 1989/90 Oshawa Generals had an all-star year despite having no individuals selected to the Ontario Hockey League all-star team during the regular season.  The true character of the Team was best demonstrated by their ability to rally back from a 3-1 deficit in the OHL finals to overtake the Kitchener Rangers in an electrifying game 7 at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium.  Arriving at the Memorial Cup in Hamilton as tournament underdogs, their 3-0 sweep of the round robin culminated in a spectacular 4-3 double overtime victory over the same Kitchener team in the final game.  This was the General's fourth Memorial Cup, emblematic of junior hockey supremacy in Canada. Team: Mark Logan (assistant coach), Wade Simpson, David Craievich, Eric Lindros, Bill Armstrong, Mark Deazeley, Matt Hoffman, Trevor McIvor, Scott Luik, Bryan Boyes (head trainer), Colleen Corner (secretary), Cory Banika, Dale Craigwell, Brian Grieve, Jean Paul Davis, Craig Donaldson, Brent Grieve, Jarrod Skalde, Mike Craig, Clair Cornish, Scott Hollis, Wayne Daniels (scout), Fred Braithwaite, Paul O'Hagan, Scott Clark (business manager), Larry Marson (assistant coach), John Humphreys (president and governor), Iain Fraser, Rick Cornacchia (head coach), Frank Jay (director of operations), Ian Young (goalie coach), Joe Busillo, Kevin Butt, Margaret Armstrong (secretary), Jim Cherry (head scout), Gil Hughes (scout), Bob McFadden (scout), George Melanson (scout), Doug Olan (scout) and Mike Shuman (trainer)

Oshawa Generals Hockey Teams - 1938/39 and 1939/40 - Hockey

Year Inducted: 1990

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General Motors began sponsoring the Oshawa Junior Hockey Club in 1937/38 and initiated an association which would bring seven consecutive OHA championships beginning in 1938.  Of particular importance, the 1938/39 and 1939/40 teams became the elite of junior hockey by also bringing to Oshawa their first prized Memorial Cups. In 1938/39, in a final fifth game, they defeated Edmonton 4-2 at Maple Leaf Gardens, employing a fantastic team effort.  In 1939/40, again with superb team play, they defeated the Kenora Thistles three games to one.  In both these Memorial Cup years, Oshawa welcomed the champions home with exuberant crowds and gala celebrations, and they became the pride of Oshawa. Team Members 1938/39 and 1939/40:  Don Daniels, Nick Knott, Jud McAtee (Captain 1939/40), Norm McAtee, Dinny McManus, Gar Pewters, George Ritchie, Roy Sawyer, Orville Smith; J.B. Highfield, President; C.E. McTavish, Vice President, Neil Hezzelwood, Secretary; S.E. McTavish, Treasurer; Tracy Shaw, Coach; Matt Leyden, Manager; Sam Johnson, Trainer; Harry Tresise, Stick Boy. Team Members 1938/39 Only:  Les Colvin, Joe Delmonte, Jim Drummond, Gerry Kinsella, Billy Taylor, Captain W. Pearson, Executive. Team Members 1939/40 Only:  Frank Eddolls, Bud Hellyer, Jack Hewson, Doug Turner, Ron Wilson, Wally Wilson, T.H. Coppin, Executive, Buddy Taylor, Mascot.

Oshawa Green Gaels Lacrosse Teams 1963-64-65-66-67-68-69 - Lacrosse

Year Inducted: 1992
Home Town: Oshawa

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Although the Green Gaels' name is recognized throughout Canada, few people are aware of the background which makes it synonymous with the game of Lacrosse itself.  The Green Gaels' tradition began in 1946 along the Lakeshore area of west Toronto and throughout the years, the Gaels moved to various communities such as Oakville, Newmarket, Huntsville and Whitby.  In 1963, the Gaels moved from Whitby to Oshawa and it was in Oshawa that their dynasty started, winning seven Canadian Junior Lacrosse Championships.  The revelry of being champions is a thrill all of its own, and Green Gaels have enjoyed the exhilaration of this position seven years in succession.  Today the Oshawa Green Gaels' tradition has come to symbolize the commitment of the people of Oshawa to Canada's National game. 1963 - Jim Bishop, Brian Brady, Tom Conlin, Dwight Davies, John Davis, Mike Gray, Fred Greenwood, John Greer, Jim Hinkson, Dave Houston, Wally Hutzel, Larry Ireland, Dave Lough, Paul MacDonald, John McCauley, Merv Marshall, Jim Richardson, Don Rorebeck, Dr. F.W. Rundle, Tony Saramak, Wayne Stark, Don Stinson, Ken Thompson, Elmer Tran, Fred Whalley, Stew Wieler1964 - Bill Armour, Neil Armstrong, Jim Bishop, Phil Clayton, Dwight Davies, John Davis, Doug Favell, Jim Higgs, Jim Hinkson, Dave Houston, Larry Ireland, Ross Jones, Joe Kiwior, Stan Kolesnick, Merv Marshall, Gaylord Powless, Wayne Stark, Don Stinson, Brian Thompson, Ken Thompson, Fred Whalley, Frank Wilbur, Bill Young1965 - Neil Armstrong, Jim Bishop, Phil Clayton, Dwight Davies, John Davis, Fred Greenwood, Jim Higgs, Ross Jones, Joe Kiwior, Larry Llloyd, Frank Malawy, Charlie Marlowe, Merv Marshall, Larry Moore, Gaylord Powless, Dr. F. Wm. Rundle, Dan Sandford, Jim Shrigley, Don Stinson, Brian Thompson, Ken Thompson, Fred Whalley1966 - Neil Armstong, Rowe Barrett, Jim Bishop, Johnny Bishop, John Clayton, Phil Clayton, Wayne Daniels, Dwight Davies, Dr. A Fulton, Fred Greenwood, Jim Higgs, Ross Jones, Dave Keenan, Charlie Kessler, Joe Krasnaj, Mike Lewis, Frank Malawy, Charlie Marlowe, Merv Marshall, John Phillips, Gaylord Powless, Dr. W. Rundle, Danny Sandford, Don Stinson, Doug Sutton, Brian Thompson, Tommy Vann, Fred Whalley, Frank Wilbur1967 - Jim Bishop, Jimmy Bishop, Tom Christie, John Clayton, Phil Clayton, Wayne Daniels, Wayne Davidson, Dwight Davies, Ross Drew, Dr. A. Fulton, Bob Goulding, Fred Greenwood, Jim Higgs, Harold Hudson, Ross Jones, Dave Keenan, Joe Krasnaj, Bill Langley, Mike Lewis, Larry Lloyd, Charlie Marlowe, Merv Marshall, Dr. John Phillips, Gaylord Powless, Dr. W. Rundle, Don Stinson, Terry Stinson, Frank Wilbur, Peter Vipond1968 - Jim Bishop, John Clayton, Phil Clayton, Wayne Cookson, Wayne Daniels, Dwight Davies, Bob Goulding, Fred Greenwood, Jim Higgs, Harold Hudson, Ross Jones, Joe Krasnaj, Bill Langley, Chuck Li, Larry Lloyd, Charlie Marlowe, Merv Marshall, Mike Mothersill, Jim Murphy, Mike Murphy, Dr. John Phillips, Terry Rowland, Larry Shrigley, Don Stinson, Peter Vipond1969 - Mike Beamish, Jim Bishop, Jimmy Bishop, Murray Cawker, Tom Christie, John Clayton, Al Coates, Fred Cundell, Dr. A. Fulton, Bob Goulding, Jim Higgs, Harold Hudson, Bill Langley, Mike Lewis, Chuck Li, Larry Lloyd, Charlie Marlowe, Dave Mosier, Mike Mothersill, Jim Murphy, Dr. John Phillips, Ted Reed, Terry Rowland, Tom Simpson, Don Stinson, Bob Taylor, Ivan Thompson, Tom Vann, Peter Vipond

Oshawa Legion Baseball Club Teams 1955-57-58 Midget, Juvenile, Junior - Baseball

Year Inducted: 2002
Home Town: Oshawa

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The Oshawa Legion Branch 43 has been synonymous with baseball for over 50 years. During the span from 1955 to 1958, the Oshawa Legion Midget Ball Club started the string of impressive seasons and carried it through their juvenile and junior years. The 1955 Midget Club captured the O.B.A. title defeating Chatham in the finals. The 1957 Juvenile Team won the prestigious Toronto Leaside Junior League Championship and O.B.A. downing Sarnia 3 - 2, final game played at the Kinsmen Stadium. The 1958 Juniors won their second consecutive Leaside Junior title and were Ontario finalists. These teams certainly brought pride to the City of Oshawa, as well as to the Legion Branch 43 during their run of successful seasons. 1955 OBA Champs Bob Winter, Bob Brewster, John Branch, Lorne Jeffs, P. Muzik (Legion official), Doug Luke, Jim Powell, D. Kelly (coach), Doug Taylor, R. Taylor (manager), Pete Bilenduke, W. Kolesnick (Legion official), Jim Shaw (coach), Gary Minacs, John Ryan, Jack Fisher, Terry Glavin, Dave Estabrooks, Alex Ferries, William Miklas, Beverley Smith 1957 OBA Champs Jack Cole, Gary Minacs, Lionel Kelly, Lorne Jeffs, P. Muzik (Legion official), F. McCallum (sponsor), John Ryan, Neil McMahon, John Branch, Bob Winter, Jim Shaw (coach), Jack Fisher, Ted Roberts, Lucky Wills, Ted Bathe, Jack Ogden, Don Wilson (manager), Joe Melnick, Terry Glavin, Stan Bishop (bat boy), Pete Bilenduke, Bob Brewster, Alex Ferries, William Miklas, Beverley Smith

Oshawa McCallum Transporters Int. A Baseball Team - 195 - Baseball

Year Inducted: 2001
Home Town: Oshawa

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The Oshawa McCallum Transporters Baseball Team, with a roster of Oshawa resident players, dominated league and provincial play at three competitive levels from 1959 to 1954. 'a0Their accomplishments include: 1950 - Lakeshore Intermediate League Champions 1950 - OBA Junior A semi finalists 1951 - Toronto Junior A League Champions 1951 - OBA Junior A finalists 1952 - OBA Junior A semi finalists 1953 - Lakeshore Intermediate League Champions 1953 - OBA Intermediate A Provincial Champions 1954 - Toronto Senior A Viaduct League Champions The Transporters established a winning tradition as Oshawa representatives from 1950 to 1954, enjoying tremendous success at the intermediate, junior A and senior A levels. 'a0In recognition of this era of Transporters, who won the Ontario Baseball Intermediate A Championship, has been selected as the 2001 team inductee to the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame. 'a0They were truly an organization of skilled players who flourished under strong sponsorship and excellent coaching. Jimmie Burke (bat boy), Peter Murphy, John Jazkowski (3b captain), Gord Wilson (coach), Frank McCallum (sponsor), Ab Walker (manager), Ted Barnes, Cec Hall, Jack Durston, Stan Waylett (trainer), George Brabin, Mike McArthur, Brian Coggins, Bill McTavish, Nick Mroczeck, Bunny Maeson, Ted Stone, Jack Dell (field manager), Fred Etcher, Bill Gingerich, Jack Litch, Bill Cook, Frank Varga, Tom OConnor

Oshawa Tonys Fastball Team, 1974 - Softball

Year Inducted: 1993

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To reach "The Canadians", qualifying from softball-strong Ontario was a feat in itself. At the Kemptville tournament, after losing the first game, Tonys came back with 7 straight wins, the last two over much-heralded Pete Landers and his Toronto Globals. When the team was allowed two pick-ups for the Nationals, Landers was added to the roster.  After losing their first game, Tonys again went undefeated winning their next 7 games, the final a 2-1 extra inning victory over hometown Victoria, B.C. Winning Canada's top softball title in 1974 was the culmination in ongoing efforts by Tonys teams since 1954.

Oshawa Turul 16/17 Boys (1988/89) - Soccer

Year Inducted: 2019
Home Town: Oshawa

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The Oshawa Turul 16-17 boys’ soccer teams had a tremendous two-year stretch, including winning provincial and national championships in 1988. The team came close to winning the Ontario Cup at the U15 level in 1987, losing in the final to a powerful Pinetto Azzurri side from Toronto. They would not be denied the following year, however, not only winning the Ontario Cup U16 title, but also going on to win the Canadian Petro Cup, out-scoring the opposition 21-2 along the way. Also in 1988, the impressive team was the finalist at the Robbie International Tournament, the Potomac invitational tournament in Maryland and the East Meadow invitational tournament in New York. In 1989, the Turul team won the National Soccer League minor division championship, the league conference title and the Summer Cup crown before falling in penalty shots to archrival Pinetto Azzurri in the playoff final. They were also finalists at the Gloucester invitational tournament in Ottawa and the Buckeye international tournament in Ohio. The team bowed out in the Ontario Cup semifinals with an overall record of 62 wins, four losses and eight ties. Many of the players on the 1988-89 Oshawa Turul soccer teams remain active members of the local sports community and give their time to charitable organizations. Team members are Vince Accardi, Fernando Aguilar, Mike Baccellieri, Steve Barich, Mark Basile, Jason Craine, Dave Dyer, Terry Gonsalves, Mark Halliday, Dwayne Howard, Joe Iantomasi, Andrew Kamondy, Mike Konopaski, Jason McKenzie, Dean Mizen, Dan Niemi and Chris Vanhaverbeke.