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
More about Billy Taylor:
A brilliant play-making centre, Billy captained Oshawa's Memorial Cup winning squad in 1938-39. Earlier, the Generals had captured the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) junior title and the Eastern Canadian junior crown. The OHA championship was one of three won by the Generals while Taylor served them as a player. Billy, who scored nine points for the Generals in a Memorial Cup game against Edmonton, led the OHA in scoring in both the 1936-37 and 1938-39 seasons. He turned professional with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League on his 20th birthday. He also played in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers - and while playing for Detroit he set an NHL record for assists in a game with seven. Billy, nicknamed the 'Blond Bomber' during his playing days, later worked as a scout for a number of NHL clubs.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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