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As
his career penalty minutes statistic shows, Renfrew Millionaire forward
Sprague Cleghorn was a strong, tough player. Along with
his brother Ogilvie, he joined the team for the 1910-11 season
enticed by a large salary
offer .
A very aggressive
player, he quickly became a fan favourite, playing beside Fred
"Cyclone'' Taylor. Cleghorn reputedly brawled his way
through every game, not afraid to fight any member of the
opposition team.
When the franchise withdrew from the National Hockey
Association, Creghorn, along with his brother Ogilvie, joined the Montreal Wanderers,
where he stayed for six more seasons.
He then joined the Ottawa Senators for two years before once
again joining the same team as his brother, the Canadiens, for
four years.
Creghorn
retired after his
three seasons with the Boston Bruins in 1928, four years after
his brother had retired from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Like other former Renfrew Millionaires, his contribution to
the game is now recognized in the Hockey Hall of Fame, having
been inducted in 1958. |
Born:
1890
Montreal, Que.
Stats:
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season games: |
456 |
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goals: |
163 |
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playoff
games: |
41 |
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goals: |
6 |
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