Russell McCrimmon
Russell "Silver" McCrimmon (March 1, 1890 – June 24, 1934) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Western Canada Hockey League in the 1921–22 season.[1]
| Russell McCrimmon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
March 1, 1890 Lorneville, ON, CAN | ||
| Died |
June 24, 1934 (aged 44) Ingram, PA, USA | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Played for | Edmonton Eskimos | ||
| Playing career | 1908–1921 | ||
Earlier, as an amateur, he played in Pittsburgh with the Duquesne Garden and Pittsburgh Athletic Association hockey teams.[2]
He died on June 24, 1934, after being taken to jail following an automobile accident. His death was ascribed to suicide by hanging.[2]
References
- SIHR – Player List sihrhockey.org
- "Former Hockey Star Hangs Self in Jail". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. June 25, 1934. p. 16 – via Newspapers.com.
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