| Samuel Rothschild | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Rothschild with the Montreal Maroons | |||
| Born |
October 16, 1899 Sudbury, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died |
April 15, 1987 (aged 87) Sudbury, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) | ||
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
NHL Montreal Maroons Pittsburgh Pirates New York Americans | ||
| Playing career | 1924–1928 | ||
Samuel "Sam" Rothschild (October 16, 1899 – April 15, 1987) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 102 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). Rothschild was the first Jewish player in the NHL.[1][2] He played for the Montreal Maroons, Pittsburgh Pirates, and New York Americans. He was the last surviving member of the 1926 Stanley Cup champion Maroons.
- ^ "Ontario Jewish Communities: Sudbury - Sports". Ontario Jewish Archives. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
- ^ The Big Book of Hockey for Kids – Eric Zweig – Google Books