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Eddie Barry
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Barry pictured c. 1940 at Northeastern University
Born (1919-10-12)October 12, 1919
Wellesley, MA, US
Died February 12, 2016(2016-02-12) (aged 96)
Needham, MA, US
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shot Left
Played for Boston Bruins
Playing career 1941–1950

Edward Thomas "Ed" Barry (born October 12, 1919 – died February 12, 2016) was an American professional ice hockey player. He played as a left wing. Barry was known for his time with the Boston Bruins.

Ed Barry's Hockey Journey

Ed Barry had an exciting career in ice hockey. He played for several teams. He also became a successful coach.

Playing Professional Hockey

Barry started his professional career in 1941. He played for the Boston Olympics. This team was part of the Eastern Hockey League. Later, he joined the famous Boston Bruins. The Bruins are a well-known team in the NHL.

Coaching and Hall of Fame

After his playing days, Ed Barry became a coach. He coached at Boston State College. His work in hockey was highly recognized. He was honored with two Hall of Fame inductions.

  • In 1976, he joined the Northeastern University athletics Hall of Fame.
  • In 2003, he became a member of the UMass Boston Hall of Fame.

These honors show how important he was to college sports.

Later Life

Ed Barry passed away on February 12, 2016. He was 96 years old. He died in Needham, Massachusetts.

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