Earl Robertson
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| Earl Robertson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Robertson with the New York Americans in 1939 | |||
| Born |
November 24, 1910 Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada | ||
| Died |
January 19, 1979 (aged 68) Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for |
Detroit Red Wings New York Americans | ||
| Playing career | 1928–1944 | ||
Earl Cooper "Robbie" Robertson (November 24, 1910 – January 19, 1979) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played 190 games in the National Hockey League.
Robertson was born in Bengough, Saskatchewan. He played junior hockey with the Regina Falcons.
Career
During his career, Robertson played with the Detroit Red Wings (1936–37 season) and New York Americans/Brooklyn Americans (1937–38 season to 1941–42 season).
During the 1937 Stanley Cup playoffs, Detroit's regular goaltender Normie Smith was injured. Robertson was called on play six games in the playoffs. Robertson was in net the day Detroit Red Wings won their second Stanley Cup in 1937, and his name is engraved on cup as a result of this win. During World War II, he served with the 19th Alberta Dragoons.[1]
