Jake Forbes (ice hockey)
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Vernon Vivian "Jake, Jumpin' Jackie" Forbes (July 4, 1897 – December 30, 1985) was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto St. Patricks, Hamilton Tigers, New York Americans and Philadelphia Quakers. He also played several years in different minor leagues, retiring in 1936. He is notable for being the first NHL player to sit out a season over a contract dispute.
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Jake Forbes | |||
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![]() Jake Forbes New York Americans circa 1925–30 | |||
Born |
(1897-07-04)July 4, 1897 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
Died |
December 30, 1985(1985-12-30) (aged 88) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) | ||
Weight | 141 lb (64 kg; 10 st 1 lb) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
Caught | Left | ||
Played for |
Toronto St. Patricks Hamilton Tigers New York Americans Philadelphia Quakers | ||
Playing career | 1919–1936 |
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