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: 1997
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Francis (Frank) Leonard Bathe:
Frank was born in Oshawa in 1954 where he competed at all levels of minor hockey. While with the Junior B Oshawa Crushmen he won The Most Outstanding Player Award in 1970-71. From 1972 to 1974 Frank played Junor A with the Windsor Spitfires where he was the recipient of The Most Valuable Defencemen Award. Frank's professional career began in 1974 when he signed with the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL and continued with the Philadelphia Flyers. While with the Flyers, the 1979-80 Campbell Conference Champions, Frank won The Unsung Hero Award and The Barry Ashbee Most Valuable Defenceman Award. Frank also played for the Virginia Red Wings, the Port Huron Flags and the 1978 American Hockey League Champion Maine Mariners. Frank's career spanned 224 games of professional hockey before he was forced to retire due to injuries. In 1991, Frank was named assistant coach of the Maine Mariners and since 1993 he has been assistant general manager of the Portland Pirates.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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