George Owen (ice hockey)
| George Owen | |
|---|---|
 Owen (circa. 1920) | |
| Born | December 2, 1901 Hamilton, ON, CAN |
| Died | March 4, 1986 (aged 84) Milton, MA, USA |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) |
| Position | Defence |
| Shot | Left |
| Played for | Boston Bruins |
| Playing career | 1928–1933 |
Harvard George Owen Jr. (December 2, 1901 – March 4, 1986) was a professional ice hockey defenceman for the Boston Bruins of the NHL. He was also elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983. In 1928, Owen became the first player to wear a helmet in an NHL game. He wore the same leather helmet that he had worn when playing college football. He died of a stroke.[1]
References
- ↑ "George Owen, Jr. Dead at 84". The Harvard Crimson. 1986-03-07. Retrieved 2014-11-20.
External links
- George Owen at the College Football Hall of Fame
- Hockey Hall of Fame Biography
- George Owen's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
| Preceded by Lionel Hitchman |
Boston Bruins captain 1931–32 |
Succeeded by Dit Clapper |