Rube Brandow

Willis Reuben Brandow (October 16, 1898 – November 20, 1932) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played with the Calgary Tigers, Edmonton Eskimos and Saskatoon Crescents of the Western Canada Hockey League.[1] He also played with the Winnipeg Selkirks in his home province, and later the Duluth Hornets of the American Hockey Association.[2] He was later the coach of the Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey program from 1926–27.[3][4] In 1932, he died in a car accident.

Rube Brandow
Brandow c. 1922
Born (1898-10-16)October 16, 1898
Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
Died November 20, 1932(1932-11-20) (aged 34)
Los Angeles County, CA, USA
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for Calgary Tigers
Edmonton Eskimos
Saskatoon Crescents
Duluth Hornets
Playing career 1918–1930

References
  1. SIHR – Player List sihrhockey.org
  2. http://www.bringthenhltohamilton.com/1919_Allan_Cup_4.html
  3. "The University of Wisconsin Collection - Collection - UWDC - UW-Madison Libraries".
  4. http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/wis/sports/m-hockey/auto_pdf/2013-14/misc_non_event/2013_14MensHockeyFactBook.pdf
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