Clarence Campbell
Canadian ice hockey executive and referee / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clarence Sutherland Campbell, OBE QC (July 9, 1905 – June 24, 1984)[1] was a Canadian ice hockey executive, referee, and soldier. He refereed in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 1930s, served in the Canadian Army during World War II, then served as the third president of the NHL from 1946 to 1977. His tenure as president included the Richard Riot and the 1967 NHL expansion. His career was recognized with induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966, and the naming of the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl for him.
For the Ontario physician, historian and politician, see Clarence Thomas Campbell. For the baseball player, see Soup Campbell.
Quick Facts 3rd President of the National Hockey League, Preceded by ...
Clarence Campbell | |
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3rd President of the National Hockey League | |
In office 1946–1977 | |
Preceded by | Red Dutton |
Succeeded by | John Ziegler Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Clarence Sutherland Campbell (1905-07-09)July 9, 1905 Fleming, Assiniboia District, NWT, Canada |
Died | June 24, 1984(1984-06-24) (aged 78) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Resting place | National Field of Honour |
Alma mater | University of Alberta Oxford University |
Occupation | NHL executive |
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