Ralph Bowman
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For the American actor, see John Archer (actor).
Ralph Blaylock "Scotty" Bowman (June 20, 1911 in Winnipeg, Manitoba ā October 17, 1990) was a Canadian ice hockey player. Bowman played seven seasons in the National Hockey League for the Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Eagles and Detroit Red Wings.
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Ralph Bowman | |||
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Born |
(1911-06-20)June 20, 1911 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | ||
Died | October 17, 1990(1990-10-17) (aged 79) | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Ottawa Senators St. Louis Eagles Detroit Red Wings | ||
Playing career | 1933ā1943 |
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On November 13, 1934, Bowman, then playing for the St. Louis Eagles, scored the first penalty shot goal in NHL history.[1]
He was later inducted to the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame.[2]