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image no.: 38957
contact sheet: A1301
collection: Winnipeg Free Press Collection
description: The Winnipeg Falcons, Olympic Gold Medalists, 1920. From Left: Gordon Sigurjonson, Trainer; Herbie Axford, Manager; Wally Byron, Slim Haldorson, Frank Fredrickson, W. A. Hewitt, Konnie Johanneson, Mike Goodman, Bobby Benson, Chris Fridfinnson, And William Fridfinnson, Secretary. Frank Fredrickson, Winnipeg Born, Played Senior Hockey With Winnipeg Falcons In 1913 And In 1915 Was Captain Of The University Of Manitoba Team. Returning From Active Duty Overseas, He Joined The Falcons And Captained Them To The Allan Cup And The 1920 Olympic Title. He Was Signed To The Victoria Aristocrats, (Later The Cougars) In 1920 And In 1925 Defeated Canadiens For The Stanley Cup. They Lost To The Maroons The Following Year. In Pacific Coast And Western Leagues He Scored 142 Goals In League And Playoff Games Leading The Scorers In 1920 And 1923, The Year He Scored 41 Goals. In The Nhl He Played For Detroit, Boston And Pittsburgh, Winding Up The 1930-1931 Season As Manager, Coach And Centre With The Pirates. His Nhl Record Was 39 Goals And 34 Assists. He Coached Winnipeg Falcons; Princeton University; And Lastly The Rcaf Seahawks During The War
subject(s): HockeyPersonalitiesSports
date: 1920