Jack Crawford (ice hockey)
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| Jack Crawford | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 26, 1916 Dublin, ON, CAN |
| Died | January 19, 1973 (aged 56) |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) |
| Position | Defence |
| Shot | Right |
| Played for | Boston Bruins |
| Playing career | 1937–1952 |
John Shea "Jack" Crawford (October 26, 1916 – January 19, 1973) was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He was born in Dublin, Ontario.
Crawford started his National Hockey League career with the Boston Bruins in 1938. He would also play his entire career with the Bruins and retired after the 1950 season. In 1943 and 1946, he was a member of the NHL All-Star Team. He would win two Stanley Cups with Boston 1939, 1941.
Crawford was the general manager of the Cape Cod Cubs of the Eastern Hockey League when he collapsed on January 17, 1973 while attending his team's home game. He died at the Cape Cod Hospital on January 19, 1973. He was 56 years old.[1]
| Preceded by Dit Clapper |
Boston Bruins captain 1946-50 |
Succeeded by Milt Schmidt |
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