John Brackenborough

Left wing, Ice hockey player

1897 – 1993

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Who was John Brackenborough?

John Charles "Spider" Brackenborough was a Canadian professional hockey player left winger. He played 7 games for the Boston Bruins of the NHL as well as in the NOHA, OHA-Sr, and OCHL. He has the longest last name of any player in the history of the league.

Brackenborough played for the Ottawa Grand Trunk from 1915 to 1919, Depot Harbour during the 1919–1920 season, North Bay Trappers from 1920 to 1922, Hamilton Tigers from 1922 to 1924, and the Galt Terriers during 1924–1925 season. He joined the Boston Bruins during the 1925–1926 season. He only played 7 games before retiring due to an eye injury.

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Born
Feb 9, 1897
Parry Sound
Nationality
  • Canada
Died
Jul 8, 1993
Dunedin

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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