Doug Young (ice hockey)

Doug Young
Born (1908-10-01)October 1, 1908
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Died May 15, 1990(1990-05-15) (aged 81)
Cardston, Alberta, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for Detroit Red Wings
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 1927–1941

Douglas Gordon "The Gleichen Cowboy" Young (October 1, 1908 – May 15, 1990) was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played mostly for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. Young was also captain of the Red Wings from 1935 to 1938 leading the team to two Stanley Cup wins. The original (cup) belts are on display in the NHL hall of fame.