Eddie Barry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eddie Barry |
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Barry pictured c. 1940 at Northeastern University
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| Born | October 12, 1919 Wellesley, MA, US |
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| Died | February 12, 2016 (aged 96) Needham, MA, US |
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| 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.
