The Ontario Sports Hall of Fame celebrated their newest inductees in a ceremony and awards gala on October 21, 2019. This year’s event marked the OSHOF’s 25th Anniversary. In our OSHOF section, we recognize this year’s remarkable class.
In this section, we have included profiles that Mark Olejniczak, editor and founder of SidelinetoStage.com wrote for the OSHOF official program.
Sometimes in life things will just click. For pairs skaters Barbara Underhill and Paul Martini, when they were performing together on ice they were completely in sync. As two-time Olympians, five-time Canadian champions, and seven-time … [Read More]
From making an impact with youth in both football and hockey, to behind the bench in the National Hockey League, Tom Watt has provided a positive voice to inspire others to be better athletes and … [Read More]
Passion, longevity, and competitiveness are just a few of the attributes that made up Jack Dominico. Dominico had a background in newspapers. He sold ads for both the North Bay Nugget and Etobicoke Guardian. He … [Read More]
From humble beginnings in rural Manitoba, broadcasting pioneer Gordon Craig had an idea and a vision he was passionate about bringing to fruition. As a teenager, Craig strived to get a proper education and find … [Read More]
Daniel Nestor’s memorable performances on the tennis court, helped grow the sport across Canada to another generation adding some new fans along the way. If you’re a fan of Canadian tennis, you’ll know all about … [Read More]
Many of us live our lives by a set of rules handed down by our parents at a young age. For the outgoing and larger than life Brian Budd, he had own his standards that … [Read More]
His crisp passing and style of play, helped hockey defenceman Brad Park spark offensive bursts and revolutionize the position for future generations. As a youth growing up in Toronto, ON, Park played in the 1960 … [Read More]
Navigating the open waters and paddling his way to success on the world stage. For Adam van Koeverden it began with humble beginnings at the Burloak Canoe Club in Oakville in 1995, when he was … [Read More]
When the Toronto Blue Jays were assembling their team prior to their opening season, their biggest game changing hire was for their front office, not a player suiting up on the field. In March 1976, … [Read More]
For one Scarborough native, being able to achieve his professional dream in his hometown and for his country has him feeling more than ‘alive and kicking.’ Toronto’s own, Dwayne De Rosario feels very blessed to … [Read More]
Coming across the airwaves with his friendly and inviting voice, a long time Toronto Blue Jays announcer won over baseball fans across North America. All with a simple catch phrase “Hello, Friends!” Jerry Howarth was … [Read More]
A trailblazer and a pioneer for women’s hockey across Canada are just some of the compliments that have been praised upon Angela James. For the Flemingdon Park native, she has been recognized by her … [Read More]
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