Jimmy Gardner

Ice Hockey, Ice hockey coach

1881 – 1940

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Who was Jimmy Gardner?

James Henry Gardner was a Canadian ice hockey player and coach. Gardner started his career as professionalism was just starting in ice hockey. He won championships with both amateur and professional teams. After his hockey career ended, Gardner coached professionally, most notably with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey Association. Gardner helped found the NHA, the predecessor of today's National Hockey League, and the Canadiens, including suggesting the team name.

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Born
May 21, 1881
Montreal
Nationality
  • Canada
Lived in
  • Montreal
Died
Nov 7, 1940

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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