Jimmy Ward (ice hockey)
| James William Ward | |
|---|---|
| Jimmy Ward | |
| Born | 1906-09-01 Fort William |
| Died | 1990-11-15 |
| Occupation | Ice hockey player |
James William Ward (1 September 1906 – 15 November 1990 (aged 84)) was a Canadian ice hockey right winger from Fort William who played in the National Hockey League from 1928 to 1939 with the Montreal Maroons and Montreal Canadiens. Ward's son, Pete Ward, played nine seasons of professional baseball, winning the Sporting News Rookie of the Year Award honors in 1963 while playing for the Chicago White Sox.[1]
Career
Ward played junior/senior hockey in the region with the Kenora Thistles and the Fort William Forts of the TBSHL before beginning his NHL career. He played forward, shooting right, and was listed at 5'11" (180 cm) and 183 lb (83 kg); his final recorded season was 1939–40 with the New Haven Eagles of the I-AHL.[2] His son, Pete Ward, played professional baseball.
References
- ↑ This article incorporates text from the Wikipedia article on Jimmy Ward, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
- ↑ Elite Prospects profile: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/79317