He came from White Bear, Minn., and was acknowledged as one of the truly great hockey players produced in the U.S.; he played for the St. Paul Athletic Club, which won the McNaughton Trophy, the highest amateur hockey award, for two consecutive seasons. In 1920 he played on the U.S. Olympic team; in 1925-26 he was drafted by the Bruins but he refused to abandon the St. Paul club; this defenceman was credited with the origin of wearing a helmet by players; elected in 1952.