About Walter Byron
Lived 1894 – 1971 (aged 77). Walter Byron was a Canadian ice hockey player.
Jacob Walter "Wally" Byron (Jacob Valdimar Björnsson; September 2, 1894 – December 22, 1971) was an Icelandic-Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was the goaltender for the Winnipeg Falcons, the Canadian team that won the gold medal. He was born and died in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was of Icelandic descent, son of Björn Bjarnarson Byron and his wife Margrét Kristmannsdóttir.
Awards and achievements Allan Cup Championship (1920) Olympic Gold Medalist (1920) "Honoured Member" of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Byron?
Canadian ice hockey player (1894-1971)
When was Walter Byron born?
Walter Byron was born on 2 September 1894 in Winnipeg.
When did Walter Byron die?
Walter Byron died on 22 December 1971 in Winnipeg.
What was Walter Byron's occupation?
Walter Byron was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was Walter Byron?
Walter Byron was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Walter Byron (ice hockey)
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