Shorty Green

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Wilfred "Shorty" Green (Born - July 17, 1896 in Sudbury, Ontario - Died - April 18, 1960) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 4 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Hamilton Tigers and New York Americans.

[edit] Playing career

Shorty was captain of Tigers when they went on strike in 1925 during the playoffs for more money. Shorty also scored the first goal in Madison Square Garden after the team moved to New York. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1962.