Walter Byron
For the English actor, see Walter Byron (actor).
| Walter Byron | |
|---|---|
 Walter Byron at the 1920 Olympics. | |
| Born | September 2, 1894 Winnipeg, MB, CAN |
| Died | December 22, 1971 (aged 77) Winnipeg, MB, CAN |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 143 lb (65 kg; 10 st 3 lb) |
| Position | Goaltender |
| Played for | Winnipeg Falcons |
| Playing career | –present |
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's ice hockey
Competitor for | ||
| Gold | 1920 Antwerp | Team competition |
Jacob Walter "Wally" Byron (September 2, 1894 – December 22, 1971) was a Canadian ice hockey player of Icelandic and English descent, who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was the goalkeeper for the Winnipeg Falcons, the Canadian team which won the gold medal. He was born and died in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Awards and achievements
- Allan Cup Championship (1920)
- Olympic Gold Metalist (1920)
- “Honoured Member” of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
External links
- Walter Byron’s biography at databaseOlympics.com
- Falcons
- Wally Byron's biography at Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame