Russell McCrimmon
Canadian ice hockey player
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Russell "Silver" McCrimmon (March 1, 1890 – June 24, 1934) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Western Canada Hockey League in the 1921–22 season.[1]
| Russell McCrimmon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
March 1, 1890 | ||
| Died |
June 24, 1934 (aged 44) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Played for | Edmonton Eskimos | ||
| Playing career | 1908–1921 | ||
Earlier, as an amateur, he played in Pittsburgh with the Duquesne Garden and Pittsburgh Athletic Association hockey teams.[2]
He died on June 24, 1934, after being taken to jail following an automobile accident. His death was ascribed to suicide by hanging.[2]
