| Frank Eddolls | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 5, 1921 Lachine, QC, CAN |
| Died | August 13, 1961 (aged 40) Ridgeway, ON, CAN |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) |
| Position | Defenceman |
| Shot | Left |
| Played for | Montreal Canadiens New York Rangers |
| Playing career | 1941–1954 |
Frank Herbert Eddolls (July 5, 1921 in Lachine, Quebec – August 13, 1961 in Ridgeway, Ontario) was a defenceman in the National Hockey League who played for the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers, and coached the Chicago Black Hawks in 1954–55. He won the Stanley Cup with Montreal in 1946.
Eddolls is known as one of the very few defencemen that consistently succeeded in defending the legendary Maurice "Rocket" Richard.[1]
Frank was playing golf on August 13, 1961 with friends at the Cherry Hill Country Club in Ridgeway, Ontario, one friend being Stan Mikita, when he complained on the 9th hole of heartburn. On the 17th hole, he collapsed and died of a heart attack.
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Buddy O'Connor |
New York Rangers captain 1950–51 |
Succeeded by Allan Stanley |
| Preceded by Sid Abel |
Head coach of the Chicago Black Hawks 1954-55 |
Succeeded by Dick Irvin |