| Jimmy Gardner | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockey Hall of Fame, 1963 | |||
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Jimmy_Gardner,_New_Westminster_Royals.jpg) Gardner with the New Westminster Royals in 1912 | |||
| Born |
May 21, 1881 Montreal, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Died |
November 6, 1940 (aged 59) Montreal, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Pittsburgh Professionals Montreal Wanderers Montreal Shamrocks Calumet Miners New Westminster Royals Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Playing career | 1899–1911 | ||
James Henry Gardner (May 21, 1881 – November 6, 1940) was a Canadian ice hockey player and coach. Gardner started his career as professionalism was just starting in ice hockey. He won championships with both amateur and professional teams. After his hockey career ended, Gardner coached professionally, most notably with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey Association (NHA). Gardner helped found the NHA, the predecessor of today's National Hockey League, and the Canadiens, including suggesting the team name.