Jake Forbes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jake Forbes |
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Forbes with the Americans
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| Born | July 4, 1897 Toronto, ON, CAN |
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| Died | December 30, 1985 (aged 88) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) | ||
| Weight | 140 lb (64 kg; 10 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | Toronto St. Patricks Hamilton Tigers New York Americans Philadelphia Quakers |
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| Playing career | 1919–1934 | ||
Vernor Vivian "Jake" Forbes (born July 4, 1897, in Toronto, Ontario – died December 30, 1985) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He was known by nicknames like "Jake" and "Jumpin' Jackie."
Jake Forbes played for thirteen seasons in the NHL, which is the top professional ice hockey league in North America. He played for several teams during his career, including the Toronto St. Patricks, Hamilton Tigers, New York Americans, and Philadelphia Quakers.
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Who Was Jake Forbes?
Jake Forbes was a talented ice hockey player who spent many years as a goaltender. A goaltender is the player whose main job is to stop the puck from entering their team's net. They are a very important part of any hockey team!
Early Life and Hockey Start
Jake Forbes was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He started his professional hockey career in 1919. This was a time when the NHL was still quite new, having been formed just a few years earlier.
Playing in the NHL
Forbes played in the NHL from 1919 until 1934. During his career, he played for four different teams. Moving between teams was common for players back then.
Toronto St. Patricks
Jake Forbes began his NHL journey with the Toronto St. Patricks. This team later became known as the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of the most famous teams in hockey today.
Hamilton Tigers
After playing for the St. Patricks, Forbes joined the Hamilton Tigers. This team was based in Hamilton, Ontario. He played a key role as their goaltender.
New York Americans
Later in his career, Jake Forbes moved to the United States to play for the New York Americans. This team was one of the first NHL teams in the United States, bringing professional hockey to a new city.
Philadelphia Quakers
His final NHL team was the Philadelphia Quakers. He played for them in the 1930-31 season. After this, he continued to play in other leagues before ending his career in 1934.
External Links
- Jake Forbes's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
