Howard McNamara
| Howard McNamara | |
|---|---|
 Howard McNamara with the Montreal Canadiens | |
| Born | November 22, 1890 Randolph, ON, CAN |
| Died | September 4, 1940 (aged 49) |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 240 lb (110 kg; 17 st 2 lb) |
| Position | Defence |
| Shot | Left |
| Played for | Toronto Ontarios Montreal Canadiens |
| Playing career | 1909–1920 |
Howard Dennis McNamara (November 22, 1890 – September 4, 1940) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He played professionally from 1908 to 1920, including two seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, including the 1916 Stanley Cup champions. McNamara is the younger brother of Harold and George, who also played professionally.
Playing career
Born in Randolph, Ontario, Howard moved to Sault Ste. Marie when he was 12 years old. Along with George, he joined the Halifax Crescents in the Maritime Professional Hockey League in 1911–12, thus forming the "Dynamite Twins". The pair were unusually large for players of that era and formed a formidable defensive pair. Howard moved on to become captain of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey Association when they won their first Stanley Cup in 1916. McNamara played in an exhibition series in 1912–13 with the Toronto Tecumsehs.
Personal life
Both Howard and his brother George served in World War I. George rose in the ranks from lieutenant to major. After returning from Europe, George and Howard founded the McNamara Construction Company and developed it into a prosperous firm.
Howard McNamara died on his yacht "Brigadier" during a fishing trip near Deseronto, Ontario.
External links
- Howard McNamara's player profile at NHL.com
- Howard McNamara's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
- Howard McNamara at Find a Grave
| Preceded by Jimmy Gardner |
Montreal Canadiens captain 1915–16 |
Succeeded by Newsy Lalonde |