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John Brackenborough

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Shot
  
Left

Height
  
1.8 m

Position
  
Winger, Centerman

Role
  
Ice hockey player

Shoots
  
Left-handed

Name
  
John Brackenborough

Played for
  
Boston Bruins

Playing career
  
1919–1926

Weight
  
77 kg


Born
  
February 9, 1897 Parry Sound, ON, CAN (
1897-02-09
)

Died
  
July 8, 1993, Dunedin, Florida, United States

John Charles "Spider" Brackenborough (February 9, 1897 – July 8, 1993) was a Canadian professional hockey player left winger. He played 7 games for the Boston Bruins of the NHL as well as in the NOHA, OHA-Sr, and OCHL. He has the longest last name of any player in the history of the league.

Brackenborough played for the Ottawa Grand Trunk from 1915 to 1919, Depot Harbour during the 1919–1920 season, North Bay Trappers from 1920 to 1922, Hamilton Tigers from 1922 to 1924, and the Galt Terriers during 1924–1925 season. He joined the Boston Bruins during the 1925–1926 season. He only played 7 games before retiring due to an eye injury.

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John Brackenborough Wikipedia