Oshawa Turul Soccer Club

Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Miklos (Nick) Springer, emigrated to Canada from Hungary in 1958 and in 1971 founded the Turul Soccer Club. The Turul is a giant fictional symbol of a falcon in Hungarian mythology. According to hunmagyar.org: The great mythical Turul bird of prey is one of the most important symbols of the Hungarians. It represents their god's power and will. The Turul was seen as the ancestor of Atilla, and it was also the symbol of the Huns. The Hungarian Turul is often represented carrying the flaming Sword of God. Thousands of boys and girls have worn the Turul jersey since the first year. Many teams have received local, regional and national recognition for their demeanor, discipline and accomplishments. In 1998, Miklos Springer was elected to the Oshawa Sports Hall Of Fame for his contribution to youth soccer. The Oshawa Turul Soccer Club has flourished over the years because of the contribution of many great people, players, coaches and administrators. The Club remains a vibrant and integral part of our community.