Art Duncan

Captain William James Arthur Duncan MC (July 4, 1891 – April 13, 1975) was a Canadian aviator and a professional ice hockey player, coach, and general manager. In 1926 he served as the first team captain, head coach, and general manager of the Detroit Cougars of the National Hockey League (NHL).

For other people with the same name, see Arthur Duncan (disambiguation).

Art Duncan
Art Duncan with the Vancouver Millionaires, 1918–19
Born(1891-07-04)July 4, 1891
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
DiedApril 13, 1975(1975-04-13) (aged 83)
Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Occupation(s)Ice hockey player, coach and executive
Ice hockey career
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defenceman
Shot Right
Played for Edmonton Eskimos
Vancouver Millionaires
Toronto 228th Battalion
Vancouver Maroons
Calgary Tigers
Detroit Cougars
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 1913–1931
Military career
AllegianceCanada
Service/branchCanadian Railway Troops
Royal Flying Corps
Years of service1916–1919
RankCaptain
Unit228th Battalion CEF, No. 60 Squadron RAF
AwardsMilitary Cross with Bar

He interrupted his sports career to serve in World War I, and became a fighter ace credited with 11 official aerial victories.

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