Year Inducted: 2003
Home Town: Parry Sound
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Oscar Parker moved to Oshawa from Parry Sound at age 14, some 79 years ago. He owned and operated Parker Electric, a successful contracting company.
Oscar joined the Oshawa Curling Club as a young man, and has since become a legendary member. He was a competitive curler and played on a Governor General's Provincial Team in 1955. Oscar served as club president and director for several years and continues in an active executive position and planning capacity to this day. Oscar has led and funded numerous major projects involving clubhouse expansion, roof and structural upgrades, piping system replacement, new concrete ice floor, and curling stone inserts. He recognized the sporting and recreational contribution of curling to the civic culture and his goal was to maintain a modern and appealing facility, accessible and affordable to citizens of all ages.
Oscar has been formally honoured by the Ontario and Toronto Curling Associations and the Oshawa Curling Club. His vision, devotion and philanthropy make him a distinguished sportsman and an outstanding Builder of his Sport in Oshawa.
Year Inducted: 1986
Home Town: Oshawa
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Canadian and Ontario Schoolboy Curling Champions in 1953, the rink of skip Bob Walker, third Dunc Brodie, second Clare Peacock and lead George MacGregor returned from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to a heroes' welcome. Upset in semi-final play at the 1956 Ontario Championships, the O.C.V.I. rink won the 1953 provincial title at the Oshawa Curling Club by dethroning the defending champions. At the Canadian Championships, Ontario's representatives and a rink from Regina, Saskatchewan finished tied after round robin play, each with 10-1 records. A playoff was required, and it was tied 7-7 after 10 ends. An extra end was played before the 3,500-strong crowd, and skip Bob Walker drew to the four-foot circle with his last rock to win the title and bring the Canadian Schoolboy Curling Championship to Eastern Canada for the first time.
Year Inducted: 1999
Home Town: Oshawa
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Players aged 13 to 18, from the area bounded by the Oshawa Creek, Ritson Road, Rossland Road and King Street brought distinction to the City of Oshawa beginning in 1949 by winning four consecutive All Ontario Championships.
In the 1953 season, the team was undefeated in winning a fifth Southern Ontario Championship but lost two one-run games to Kirkland Lake in a best of three series All Ontario Finals.
Five Inductees played all five years.
The five-year record of games played was:
1949 Bantam A won - 41 lost - 21950 Midget A won - 28 lost - 41951 Midget A won - 35 lost - 01952 Juvenile A won - 35 lost - 2
Bantam A 1949 Ontario ChampionsTom Thompson, Brent Oldfield, Don Peel, Norm Attersley (Manager), Fred Knapp, Bill Smith (Coach), Pete Anderson, Garnet Chesebrough, Erv Hunter, Bill Gray, George Ulrich, Gord Nicol, John Humphreys, Tim Nelson, Jim Leslie, Jack Young, Dave Donald
Midget A 1950 Ontario ChampionsDon MacGregor (Manager), Don Hobbs, Ron Swartz, Al Attersley, Jim Cornish, Brent Oldfield, Bill Smith (Coach), Don Peel, Tom Thompson, Dave Donald, Fred Knapp, Pete Anderson, George Ulrich, Keith Sutherland
Midget A 1951 Ontario ChampionsNorm Attersley (Manager), Erv Hunter, Pete Anderson, Bob McHugh, Tim Nelson, Brent Oldfield, Don Laing, Rich Wilson, Gord Nichol, Garnet Coulter (Coach), George Ulrich, Tom Thompson, Dave Donald, Fred Knapp, Jack Young, Don Peel, Garth Douglas
Juvenile A 1952 Ontario ChampionsKeith Sutherland, Don Peel, Neil Bramley, Rich Wilson, Al Attersley, Brent Hutchins, Jim Cornish, Bob Walker, Gord Nichol, Don Hobbs, George Ulrich, Brent Oldfield, Norm Attersley (Manager), Les Atkinson (Coach), Fred Knapp, Tim Nelson
Juvenile A 1953 Ontario FinalistsAl Garrard, George Ulrich, Don Peel, Rich Wilson, Brent Oldfield, Gord Nichol, Clair Peacock, Bill Puchalski, Pete Anderson, Ron Elliott, Tim Nelson, Wes Keeler (Coach), Fred Knapp, Jim Sharples, Don Grant
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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
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
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