Jack Adams

The only man who is on the Stanley Cup as a player, Coach and a General Manager, Jack Adams may have been inducted as a player in 1959, but if the Hall allowed for multiple inductions, Adams would have been enshrined as many times as he appears on the Cup.

A tough player and respectable goal scorer, Adams twice aided his teams (Toronto Arenas in 1918 & Ottawa in 1927). His enshrinement as a player to the Hall was justified, but it was as a Head Coach that he achieved his greatest success. Adams joined Detroit and led the Red Wings to three Stanley Cups in 1936, 1937 & 1943. He would repeat this incredible feat as a General Manager taking Detroit to four Cups in the 1950’s. There should be no wonder as to why a major award (for Coach of the Year) is named after him.

Should Jack Adams be in the Hall of Fame?

I totally agree with this induction. - 0%

I am fine with this induction. - 0%

I do not agree with this induction, but it does not bother me. - 50%

No opinion. - 0%

Kick him out! - 50%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Fort William, Ontario, Canada
Elected In: Thursday, 01 January 1959
Position: Center
Played For: Ottawa Senators
Non-NHL Teams: Toronto Arenas
Toronto St. Pats
Vancouver Millionaires
Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Rings (9) (as a player) ( Toronto Arenas, 1917 & Ottawa Senators 1927) (as a coach) (Detroit Red Wings, 1936, 1937 & 1943) (as a general manager) (1950, 1952, 1954 & 1955)