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Billy Burch

Billy Burch
American born, yet Canadian raised, Billy Burch was the second ever Hart Trophy winner and the second ever (though in the third year of its existence as Frank Nighbor won the first two) Lady Byng Trophy winner. Burch would become a consistent producer, primarily for the New York Americans where they marketed to the hilt his American birth certificate. However, as Burch never won a Stanley Cup (or even sniffed it), his delay to the Hockey Hall of Fame was understandable as he played in a National Hockey League where there were only a handful of teams.

                              

The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Yonkers, New York, U.S.A.

Elected In:
1974

Position:
Centre/Left Wing

Played for:
Hamilton Tigers
New York Americans
Boston Bruins
 
Chicago Blackhawks

Major Accolades and Awards:
Hart Trophy (1) (1925)
Lady Byng Trophy (1) (1927)
Stanley Cup Rings (None)

Should Billy Burch be in the Hall of Fame?

I totally agree with this induction. - 60%
I am fine with this induction. - 20%
I do not agree with this induction, but it does not bother me. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
Kick him out! - 20%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Yonkers, New York, United States

Should Billy Burch be in the Hall of Fame?

I totally agree with this induction. - 60%
I am fine with this induction. - 20%
I do not agree with this induction, but it does not bother me. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
Kick him out! - 20%
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