Bud Jarvis
| James Jarvis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1907 Fort William |
| Died | 1983 |
| Years in Thunder Bay | 1907–1929; at least 1983 |
James Alexander "Jim, Bud" Jarvis (December 7, 1907 – May 7, 1983) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played three seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Quakers and Toronto Maple Leafs between 1929 and 1937. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1929 to 1944, was spent in various minor leagues. He was born in Fort William, Ontario.
Thunder Bay connections
James Alexander "Bud" Jarvis (December 7, 1907 – May 7, 1983) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who was born in Fort William. Early in his career he played for the Port Arthur Ports of the TBSHL from 1927 to 1929, helping the team in its 1928–29 Allan Cup run.
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Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
James Jarvis was inducted into the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 1998 as an athlete (ceremony date given as 26 September 1998), for hockey.[1]
Born in Fort William, James Jarvis developed his Hockey skills in Port Arthur. During the 1928-29 season, he was a member of the "kid line" for the Port Arthur Seniors. That year, the team captured the Allan Cup, the national senior amateur championship of Canada.[1]
In 1929, he entered the professional ranks with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Hockey League. Recognized for his speed and puck-handling abilities, he was highly regarded during his rookie season, drawing a significant transfer offer from the owner of the Ottawa Senators. He remained with the franchise when it relocated to become the Philadelphia Quakers for the 1930-31 season. Following the dissolution of the Quakers due to the Great Depression, his rights were picked up by the New York Rangers.[1]
Jarvis spent the majority of his professional career in the American Hockey League and its precursor circuits, the Canadian-American Hockey League and the International American Hockey League. Over twelve seasons in these leagues, he was part of four championship squads. He won titles with the Buffalo Bisons in 1932-33, the Syracuse Stars in 1936-37, and the Providence Reds in both 1937-38 and 1939-40. He also made a return to the National Hockey League during the 1936-37 campaign as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He concluded his fifteen-year playing career after a four-season stint with the Hershey Bears from 1940 to 1944.[1]
After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching. He led the Fort Frances Canadian Seniors during the 1950-51 season. Under his management, the club secured the District Senior and Western Canada championships. The team reached the Allan Cup finals that year, finishing as the national runners-up. He remained a resident of Thunder Bay until his death in 1983.[1]
Residence in the Thunder Bay area (1907–1929; at least 1983) rests on the following dated evidence. Born in Fort William in 1907, played in Port Arthur until turning pro in 1929, and died in Thunder Bay in 1983.[1]
Achievements listed in the profile:
- Won the Allan Cup with the Port Arthur Seniors in 1928-29
- Played in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Quakers, and Toronto Maple Leafs
- Won four professional league championships in the CAHL and IAHL/AHL between 1932 and 1940
- Coached the Fort Frances Canadians to the Allan Cup finals in 1950-51
- Won District Senior and Western Canada coaching titles in 1950-51[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "James 'Bud' Jarvis", athlete profile, Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, https://www.nwosportshalloffame.com/athlete-profile/12616130-5f8a-4c4c-84ee-5fc1c39d4f5e (accessed 31 October 2026). Archived copy on datum.locker.