Angus Duford
Angus Edmund Duford (October 18, 1891 – May 21, 1950) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Duford played at the center forward position for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey Association (NHA) in 1913–1916.[1] Over three seasons in the NHA Duford scored 13 goals in 45 games. He was born in Hawthorne, Ontario.
| Angus Duford | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Born |
October 18, 1891 Gloucester, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died |
May 21, 1950 (aged 58) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Weight | 150 lb (68 kg; 10 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Ottawa Senators | ||
| Playing career | 1910–1916 | ||
Duford fought with the Canadian military in World War I and was dangerously injured by an exploding shell in Somme, France, in 1917. It left his right side paralyzed and disabled his speech, and he never played hockey again.[2]
He died at his home in Ottawa, May 21, 1950.[3]
References
- Angus Duford at JustSportsStats
- "Hockey days over writes Angy Duford" Ottawa Citizen, September 11, 1917.
- Ottawa Journal May 22, 1950.
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