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Cecil Browne
Born (1896-02-13) February 13, 1896 (age 129)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 1927–1927

Cecil Browne was a talented Canadian ice hockey player. He was born on February 13, 1896, and passed away on August 13, 1985. He played as a left winger, which is a forward position in ice hockey.

Cecil Browne played for the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League (NHL). The NHL is the top professional ice hockey league in North America. Even though he only played 13 games in the NHL, he was a very respected athlete.

Early Life and Career

Cecil Browne was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He grew up loving ice hockey, a sport that is very popular in Canada. He worked hard to become a professional player.

Playing in the NHL

In 1927, Cecil Browne joined the Chicago Blackhawks. This was a big step for him, as he was now playing in the National Hockey League, the highest level of hockey. He played as a left winger, a player who tries to score goals and help his team win.

Unfortunately, Cecil Browne's professional hockey career was short. He had to stop playing because of an injury. Even though his time in the NHL was brief, his talent was recognized.

Amazing Achievements

Cecil Browne achieved some amazing things during and after his playing days:

  • Scoring Champion: In 1927, he was named the AHA Scoring Champion. This means he scored the most points (goals and assists) in the American Hockey Association (AHA) league that year.
  • Manitoba's Athlete of the Century: In 1970, Cecil Browne was given a huge honor. He was named "Manitoba's Athlete of the Century." This shows how much people in his home province respected his athletic abilities and contributions.
  • Hall of Fame Member: He is an "Honoured Member" of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame. This Hall of Fame celebrates the best hockey players and people involved in hockey from Manitoba. He was also inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in 1980, which honors great athletes from all sports in Manitoba.

Cecil Browne's story shows that even a short time in the spotlight can lead to lasting recognition if you play with skill and dedication.

External Links

  • Cecil Browne's NHL player profile
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