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: 2002
Home Town: Oshawa
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More about Oshawa Legion Baseball Club Teams 1955-57-58 Midget, Juvenile, Junior:
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
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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