Barton Bradley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Barton Bradley |
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| Born | July 29, 1930 Fort William, ON, CAN |
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| Died | September 16, 2006 (aged 76) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Weight | 150 lb (68 kg; 10 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Boston Bruins | ||
| Playing career | 1949–1966 | ||
Barton William "Bart" Bradley (born July 29, 1930, died September 16, 2006) was a talented Canadian ice hockey player. He played as a centre, which is a key position in the game. Bart Bradley was known for his skills on the ice during his professional career.
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Bart Bradley's Early Hockey Days
Bart Bradley started his hockey journey in the Thunder Bay Junior Hockey League. He played for the Port Arthur West End Bruins from 1946 to 1949. During this time, his team was very successful. They won the playoff championship two years in a row, in 1948 and 1949.
Winning the Memorial Cup
One of Bart's biggest achievements in junior hockey was winning the 1948 Memorial Cup. This is a very important championship for junior hockey teams in Canada. Winning it showed how skilled Bart and his teammates were.
Bart Bradley's Professional Career
In 1949, Bart Bradley became a professional hockey player. He first signed with the American Hockey League's Hershey Bears. Soon after, he got a chance to play one game for the famous Boston Bruins. This was his only game in the top league, the National Hockey League.
Playing in Different Leagues
Bart spent most of his professional career playing in other leagues. He played in the United States Hockey League for the Tulsa Oilers. He also played in the Pacific Coast Hockey League with the Tacoma Rockets.
Western Hockey League Years
Bart Bradley then spent seven years in the Western Hockey League. He played for several teams during this time. These teams included the Seattle Bombers, New Westminster Royals, Victoria Cougars, and the Seattle Americans.
Senior Hockey and Retirement
After his professional career, Bart Bradley began playing senior hockey in 1957. He played for the Belleville McFarlands for two seasons. He also played for the Port Arthur Bearcats and the Fort William Beavers. Bart officially retired from hockey in 1966.
- Barton Bradley's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
- Barton Bradley's biography at Legends of Hockey
- Barton Bradley's career stats at Hockey-Reference.com
