Herbie Lewis | |||
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Hockey Hall of Fame, 1989 | |||
Born |
Calgary, Alberta, Canada | April 17, 1905||
Died |
January 20, 1991 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | (aged 85)||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
Weight | 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb) | ||
Position | Left wing | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Detroit Cougars Detroit Falcons Detroit Red Wings | ||
Playing career | 1928–1941 |
Herbert Albert Lewis (April 17, 1905 – January 20, 1991) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played for the Detroit Cougars/Falcons/Red Wings in the National Hockey League from 1928 to 1939. Born in Calgary, Alberta, Lewis journeyed to Duluth in 1924 and played with the Hornets in the USAHA where he was given the nickname "The Duke of Duluth."[1]
Lewis was one of the fastest skaters of his day. He helped the Red Wings win the Stanley Cup in 1936 and 1937. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989.