Jack Adams

John James "Jack" Adams (June 14, 1895 – May 1, 1968) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, coach and general manager in the National Hockey League and Pacific Coast Hockey Association. He was a Hall of Fame player during a 10 year professional career with Toronto, Vancouver and Ottawa. He is best known for his 36-year association with the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL as coach or general manager. He later became president of the Central Hockey League.

Awards & achievements
 Won Stanley Cup as Player 1918 Toronto, 1927 Ottawa
 Won Stanley Cup as Manager-Coach 1936-37-43 with Detroit
 Won Stanley Cup as Manager 1950-52-54-55 with Detroit
Named in his honour, the Jack Adams Award was introduced in 1974 and is awarded annually to the most outstanding coach in the NHL.
Lester Patrick Trophy in 1966.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1959.
First All-Star Team Coach in 1937 & 1943.
Second All-Star Team Coach in 1945.

Related pages
List of NHL seasons
List of NHL players

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Category:1895 births
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Category:Sportspeople from Thunder Bay
Category:Toronto Arenas players
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