Bill Cowley
William Mailes "Cowboy" Cowley (June 12, 1912 – December 31, 1993) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the St. Louis Eagles and Boston Bruins. Described as the Wayne Gretzky of his era, Cowley twice won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's MVP, and is widely regarded as one of the best playmakers in hockey history.
| Bill Cowley | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockey Hall of Fame, 1968 | |||
| Born |
June 12, 1912 Bristol, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Died |
December 31, 1993 (aged 81) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
St. Louis Eagles Boston Bruins | ||
| Playing career | 1934–1947 | ||
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