Jimmy Franks (ice hockey)
James Reginald "Jim" Franks (November 8, 1914 – February 12, 1994) was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. He was born in Melville, Saskatchewan.
| Jimmy Franks | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
November 8, 1914 Melville, Saskatchewan, Canada | ||
| Died | February 12, 1994 (aged 79) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 156 lb (71 kg; 11 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for |
Detroit Red Wings New York Rangers Boston Bruins | ||
| Playing career | 1936–1945 | ||
Franks began his National Hockey League career with the Detroit Red Wings in 1937. He would also play with the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins. He retired after the 1944 season. Franks won a Stanley Cup with the 1937 Red Wings playing one playoff game due to Normie Smith being injured.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Legends of Hockey, or The Internet Hockey Database
- Jimmy Franks' profile at the New York Rangers' official site
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