Jack Darragh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jack Darragh |
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| Hockey Hall of Fame, 1962 | |||
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| Born | December 4, 1890 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died | June 28, 1924 (aged 33) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 168 lb (76 kg; 12 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Ottawa Senators | ||
| Playing career | 1910–1924 | ||
John Proctor Darragh (born December 4, 1890 – died June 28, 1924) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was known as Jack Darragh. Jack played as a forward for the Ottawa Senators.
He played in the National Hockey Association (NHA) and later the National Hockey League (NHL). Jack Darragh helped his team win the Stanley Cup four times. These wins were in 1911, 1920, 1921, and 1923. He also won an NHA championship in 1915. In 1962, he was added to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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Jack Darragh's Hockey Career
Jack Darragh quickly became a professional hockey player. He joined the Ottawa Senators in the NHA during the 1910–11 season. This happened when another player, Horace Gaul, got injured.
Jack met the Senators' manager, Pete Green, at a restaurant. He signed a contract to play for $15 a week. Jack quickly showed how important he was to the team. In the 1914–15 season, he became the team captain. He was also the second-highest scorer in the league that year.
Jack Darragh played his whole professional career with the Ottawa Senators. He was a big reason for their success. He helped them win four Stanley Cups. These victories were in 1911, 1920, 1921, and 1923.
He stopped playing after the 1921 Stanley Cup win. But he came back for one season and helped the team win the Stanley Cup again in 1923. In his last NHL season (1923–24), Jack broke his right kneecap. This injury kept him from playing most of the season. He retired from professional hockey that year.
How Jack Darragh Played
Jack Darragh was a strong and fit player. This helped him play very hard during games. He was fast, powerful, and determined. These qualities made him an excellent right winger.
He was very good at using his backhand shot. He was also a clever stick-handler. Jack had great teamwork with his center forward teammate, Frank Nighbor. They worked together to create a special system of play. This system led the Senators to many victories.
Jack Darragh's Life
When he was younger, Jack Darragh also played lacrosse. He enjoyed distance running. He even played on the baseball team for his employer, the Ottawa Dairy Company.
Jack Darragh and his wife, Elizabeth, had three daughters. Their names were Aileen, Frances, and Marion. Jack passed away on June 28, 1924. He died from an illness caused by a ruptured appendix. He had only been retired from hockey for three months.
Fun Facts About Jack Darragh
- Jack Darragh was also a chicken farmer.
- He was the captain of the Senators during the 1914-15 season.
- He was the first player in the NHL to "hold out" for a better contract. This means he refused to play until he got a better deal.
- He was very good at scoring important goals for his team.
- Jack had 117 points (68 goals, 49 assists) in 121 regular-season games. He also had 15 points (13 goals, 2 assists) in 21 Stanley Cup Playoff games.
- He first retired in 1921 but decided to return after one season. He played for one more year.
- He was the older brother of another NHL player, Harold Darragh.
Awards and Achievements
- Stanley Cup champion: 1911, 1920, 1921, 1923
- 1962 – Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
Images for kids
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Jack Darragh (sitting second from the right) with the 1912 NHA All-Stars.
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The 1911 Ottawa Senators with the Stanley Cup. Back row, from left: Alex Currie, Hamby Shore, Jack Darragh, Bruce Stuart. Front row, from left: Marty Walsh, Bruce Ridpath, Percy LeSueur, Fred Lake, Albert Kerr.
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