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J. David Molson

1928 – 2017

Canadian ice hockey executive

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Lived 1928 – 2017 (aged 88). J. David Molson was a Canadian businessperson.

John David Molson (June 1, 1928 – May 8, 2017) was a Canadian businessman and sports executive. A member of the Molson family, he served as the president of the Montreal Canadiens for eight years.

Biography

Molson, known as David, was born June 1, 1928, to John Henry Molson and Florence Hazel Browne. Educated in Montreal and then in Brussels (1948–1950), he joined Molson Breweries Limited in 1949. He worked for the company for several years and became a vice-president in January 1964.

Montreal Canadiens During the 1963–64 NHL season, his cousin, Hartland Molson, who purchased the team in 1957, offered him the post of president of the Montreal Canadiens. David continued as team president until 1972 when he and his brothers sold the team to Edward and Peter Bronfman for $15 million. During his tenure, the Canadiens won 5 Stanley Cups: in 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, and 1971.

Personal life Molson married Claire Faulkner in 1955 with whom he had two sons (John Henry and David Hugh) and one daughter (Catherine Elizabeth).

Molson died on May 8, 2017, at the age of 88.

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Who was J. David Molson?

Canadian ice hockey executive

When was J. David Molson born?

J. David Molson was born on 1 June 1928 in Montreal.

When did J. David Molson die?

J. David Molson died on 8 May 2017.

What was J. David Molson's occupation?

J. David Molson was a businessperson.

What nationality was J. David Molson?

J. David Molson was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: J. David Molson

· Wikidata: Q3018474

· DBpedia: J. David Molson

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