Born February 22, 1890, in Ottawa, Ontario, was Hockey Hall of Fame Left Wing and Defenseman Eddie Gerard. This legend skated with the Ottawa Senators over a century ago. Gerard was a big part of the Senators winning two Stanley Cup Championships.
Sports History
Eddie Gerard Early Hockey Hall of Fame PioneerEddie Gerard From Wingman to Dynasty Defender
Early Days and Winging It: Born in Ottawa, Ontario, in 1890, Gerard began his professional career with his hometown Ottawa Senators as a left winger. His quickness and offensive prowess shone, contributing significantly to the team's success.
Shifting Gears and Defensive Dominance: In 1919, Gerard made a pivotal career switch, transitioning to defense. His size and strength, coupled with his offensive experience, made him a formidable presence on the blue line. He became a cornerstone of the Senators' defense, anchoring them to their first Stanley Cup victory in 1920.
Dynasty Years and More Cups: Gerard's defensive leadership played a crucial role in the Senators' subsequent championship runs, securing Stanley Cup victories in 1921 and 1923.
May 11 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. May 11, 1897 - Washington Senators catcher Charles Duke Farrell threw out 8 Baltimore runners that attempted to steal a b...
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May 10 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 5 - 44 - 4 - 7 - 6 - 8 - 23 - 44 - 15 - 9 May 10, 1946 - Joe DiMaggio hit a Grand Slam to provide all of the offense for the ...
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May 9 Numbers
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May 8 Numbers
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May 7 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 3 - 51 - 34 May 7, 1917 - Babe Ruth was an outstanding hitter right? Well he was a pretty good pitcher too. On this day in history...
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