Jean Bougie

Joseph Jean "Tizon" Bougie (January 11, 1886 - October 19, 1918) was a Canadian professional ice hockey and baseball player. He played one game with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey Association in February 1912.[1][2]

Jean Bougie
Born (1886-01-11)January 11, 1886
Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada
Died October 19, 1918(1918-10-19) (aged 32)
Position Centre
Shot Left
Played for Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 19051914

He played baseball in the Montreal City League with Montreal Voltigeurs in 1912 [3] and with Valleyfield. At his death from Spanish flu in October 1918, he was described as one of the most effective and popular players with the Lachine team of the Ligue Nationale Independante de Baseball.[4] He was an outfielder and outstanding hitter.

References

  1. SIHR – Player List sihrhockey.org
  2. http://ourhistory.canadiens.com/player/Joseph-Bougie
  3. reference kindly provided by Alexandre Pratt
  4. La Patrie, Oct 21 1918
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