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Fred Waghorne

Fred Waghorne
Far more than just a long time referee (He refereed 2,400 hockey games; Fred Waghorne brought a lot of positive changes to the game. He brought in the whistle to initiate stoppage in play, which was previously sounded by a cowbell. He also was the first to drop the puck from a few feet above the ice instead of placing it on the surface and he made professional refs a fixture in the amateur game. Referees are not often thought of as Hall of Famers, but Waghorne is the exception to that rule.

Should Fred Waghorne be in the Hall of Fame?

I totally agree with this induction. - 25%
I am fine with this induction. - 0%
I do not agree with this induction, but it does not bother me. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
Kick him out! - 75%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Royal Tunbridge Wells, England
  • Elected In: Sunday, 01 January 1961

Should Fred Waghorne be in the Hall of Fame?

I totally agree with this induction. - 25%
I am fine with this induction. - 0%
I do not agree with this induction, but it does not bother me. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
Kick him out! - 75%
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