J. F. Paxton | |
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| Born | John Franklin Paxton October 14, 1857 Port Perry, Province of Canada |
| Died | May 12, 1936 (aged 78) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Occupation | Ontario County sheriff |
| Known for | Ontario Hockey Association and Canadian Amateur Hockey Association |
| Father | Thomas Paxton |
John Franklin Paxton (October 14, 1857 – May 12, 1936) was a Canadian ice hockey administrator. He served as president of the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA), and was the acting president of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association during World War I. He ensured that competition for the Allan Cup continued, which saw increased participation from military teams playing senior ice hockey in Canada. He partnered with W. A. Hewitt to negotiate a relationship with the International Skating Union of America to resume hockey games between Canada and the United States that had ended due to the war. Paxton later served as treasurer of the OHA, was a regular delegate to the general meetings of the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada, and represented the old guard of strict principles of amateurism where hockey players did not accept money. He served as the sheriff of Ontario County from 1887 until 1932, and was the son of politician and industrialist Thomas Paxton. After Paxton's death, the Winnipeg Free Press referred to him as both "Canada's most beloved hockey official",[1] and "hockey's most beloved figure".[2]
- ^ Armstrong, E. A. (May 14, 1936). "In the Realm of Sport". Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg, Manitoba. p. 16.
- ^ Allen, W. G. (May 20, 1936). "Snapshots on Sport". Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg, Manitoba. p. 15.