About James Syme
Lived 1926 – 1973 (aged 46). James Syme was a British ice hockey player.
James "Tiny" Syme (1 October 1926 – 22 August 1973) was a British ice hockey player. He played for the Dunfermline Vikings and Paisley Pirates during the 1940s and 1950s. He also played for the Great Britain national ice hockey team at the 1950 Ice Hockey World Championships. He emigrated to Canada in 1957 where he continued to play ice hockey with the Strathroy Rockets and the St. Thomas Royals in the OHA Senior A Hockey League. He was inducted to the British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame in 2006.
He is the older brother of fellow British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame member, Thomas "Tuck" Syme.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Syme?
Ice hockey player (1926-1973)
When was James Syme born?
James Syme was born on 1 October 1926 in Blairhall.
When did James Syme die?
James Syme died on 22 August 1973 in London.
What was James Syme's occupation?
James Syme was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was James Syme?
James Syme was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Syme (ice hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Syme. https://biography.guide/james-syme-ice-hockey-player/
MLA: "James Syme." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-syme-ice-hockey-player/.
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