Jerry West
The Canadian Skater Who Left a Golden Mark on Hockey History
Early Days and Boston Beginnings:
Born in Kitchener, Ontario, in 1916, Dumart's talent blossomed early. He joined the Boston Bruins in 1935, forming a legendary line with Milt Schmidt and Art Jackson, dubbed the "Kraut Line" after their German-Canadian heritage. This potent trio terrorized defenses, leading the Bruins to two Stanley Cup victories in 1939 and 1941.
A Scoring Machine and Unconventional Style:
Known for his powerful slapshot and knack for finding the net, Dumart amassed 211 goals and 218 assists in 774 games across 16 seasons. While his aggressive, slashing style drew controversy, his effectiveness was undeniable. He finished as the NHL's leading scorer five times, a testament to his offensive prowess.
Bob Groom
Grooms had a successful rookie season, going 10-7 with a 3.06 ERA. He remained with the Senators for the next four seasons, and he was one of the team's best pitchers. In 1912, he won 24 games, which was the most wins by a Senator pitcher since 1901.
In 1914, Grooms was traded to the St. Louis Terriers of the Federal League. He played for the Terriers for two seasons, and he was one of the league's best pitchers. In 1915, he led the league with 27 wins.
In 1916, Grooms was traded back to the American League, where he played for the St. Louis Browns. He remained with the Browns for two seasons, and he was a reliable starter. The pitcher finished his major league career with a record of 119-150 and a 3.10 ERA. He also pitched in 208 games, and he had 1,159 strikeouts.
Stan Coveleski
Bill Cowley
Tony Cloninger
George Bradley
and Troy Trojans (1879). After the 1879 season his pitching was not in demand so he played infield for various teams including; Providence Grays (1880), Detroit Wolverines (1881), Cleveland Blues (1881–1883), Philadelphia Athletics (1883), Cincinnati Outlaw Reds (1884), Philadelphia Athletics (1886), and Baltimore Orioles (1888). His pitching in that short span of his 30 season in baseball are what we most remember because George threw the first no-hitter in MLB history 1876 as well as being the NL ERA leader 1876.
Deacon White - Early Baseball HOF 3rd Baseman
Kid Nichols
Born September 14, 1869, in Madison, Wisconsin, was Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher Kid Nichols. This legendary hurler was a three-time National League wins leader and All-Time Saves Leader for 1899–1906. The organizations he played on include the Boston Beaneaters, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelphia Phillies, and he was also the Cardinals manager from 1904–05.