About George Hayes
Lived 1914 – 1987 (aged 73). George Hayes was a Canadian ice hockey player.
George Hayes (June 21, 1914 – November 19, 1987) was a Canadian linesman in the National Hockey League.
Early life Hayes was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He began officiating minor league hockey games before moving to the Ontario Hockey Association and American Hockey League.
Career Hayes started officiating in the NHL in 1946 and became the first official to work 1,000 games. He was also a part of a European tour with the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins in 1959. Hayes stopped officiating games in 1965 after refusing to take an eye exam mandated by then-NHL President Clarence Campbell.
During summers, Hayes scouted for the Cleveland Indians in Ontario. He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988 for his officiating.
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Who was George Hayes?
Canadian ice hockey official (1914-1987)
When was George Hayes born?
George Hayes was born on 21 June 1914 in Montreal.
When did George Hayes die?
George Hayes died on 19 November 1987.
What was George Hayes's occupation?
George Hayes was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was George Hayes?
George Hayes was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Hayes (ice hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Hayes. https://biography.guide/george-hayes-ice-hockey-player/
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