About Eddie King
Lived 1885 – 1970 (aged 84). Eddie King was an athlete.
Edward King (July 10, 1885 – June 10, 1970 ) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player from Calgary. He played with the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey Association during the 1911–12 season.
King was not only one of the first professional hockey players from Western Canada, but he was also considered to have had one of the hardest shots in hockey at the time.
He was the son of Calgary's second mayor, George Clift King, and his Métis wife, Louise Munro.
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Who was Eddie King?
Canadian ice hockey player
When was Eddie King born?
Eddie King was born on 10 July 1885 in Calgary.
When did Eddie King die?
Eddie King died on 10 June 1970.
What was Eddie King's occupation?
Eddie King was an athlete.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eddie King (ice hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie King. https://biography.guide/eddie-king-athlete/
MLA: "Eddie King." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-king-athlete/.
Chicago: "Eddie King." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-king-athlete/.
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