Bill Carson (ice hockey)

William Joseph James "Doc" Carson (November 25, 1900 – May 29, 1967) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 159 games in the National Hockey League. Born in Bracebridge, Ontario, he played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins. He won the Stanley Cup in 1929 with the Boston Bruins, scoring the game-winning goal.[1] Bill was one of three Carson brothers to play in the NHL, along with younger brothers Gerry and Frank.

Bill Carson
Born (1900-11-25)November 25, 1900
Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Died May 29, 1967(1967-05-29) (aged 66)
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 158 lb (72 kg; 11 st 4 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Left
Played for Toronto St. Patricks
Toronto Maple Leafs
Boston Bruins
Playing career 19261930

In 2003, Bill Carson was inducted into the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame in Parry Sound.[2]

References

  1. "2003 Inductee Bill Carson". Bobby Orr Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 2014-10-24. Retrieved 2011-02-12.
  2. "2003 Inductee Bill Carson". Bobby Orr Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 2014-10-24. Retrieved 2011-02-12.


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