Armstrong, George “ Chief” Edward

From Hockey Hall of Fame: See full biography at: https://www.hhof.com/HonouredMembers/MemberDetails.html?type=Player&mem=P197501&list=ByName
1930- 2021
- Born in Bowland, Ontario.
- He was born of Irish-Algonquin heritage and his father worked in the nickel mines of Sudbury.
- Spent his whole career in the Toronto Maple Leaf system.
- As Leaf captain for 12 years, he brought determination, leadership, and humour to a team trying to escape the shadow of the Barilko tragedy of 1951. His empty-net goal to clinch the 1967 Stanley Cup was the final goal scored in the Original Six era.
Fifth Great Grandson of United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=670
Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221655908/george-armstrong