Billy Burch
Inducted:
1974
Player Stats
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Born
November 20, 1900
Yonkers, New York, U.S.
Died
November 30, 1950
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Centre
College:
NA
Billy Burch was one of hockey’s early stars, known for his scoring ability and leadership in the NHL’s formative years. Playing from 1924 to 1933, Burch was an original member of the Hamilton Tigers and later starred with the New York Americans and Boston Bruins. He won the 1925 Hart Trophy as the league’s Most Valuable Player, becoming one of the first American-based players to earn the honor.
Burch was also a key contributor to the 1927 Stanley Cup-winning Ottawa Senators, showcasing his offensive talent and ability to perform in big games. A strong skater and playmaker, he was among the NHL’s most consistent forwards during the 1920s and early 1930s. His leadership extended beyond scoring, as he captained teams and set examples on and off the ice.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1974, Burch is remembered as a trailblazer who left a lasting mark on professional hockey.
Burch's Awards and Records
- 2× NHL All-Star Selection
- Hart Memorial Trophy (1927 – NHL MVP)
- Calder Memorial Trophy (1925 – Rookie of the Year)
- Key star of the New York Americans
NHL Records
- First player in NHL history to win both the Hart Trophy and Calder Trophy
- Helped popularize professional hockey in New York
- One of the league’s top American-born stars of the 1920s
- Among the NHL’s earliest MVPs and American-team stars
- Key scorer for Ottawa’s 1927 Stanley Cup run
NHL Teams:
Hamilton Tigers (1922-1925)
New York Americans (1925-1932)
Boston Bruins (1932-1933)
Chicago Black Hawks (1932-1933)
NHL Stats
Seasons Played:
11 (1922-1933)
Games Played:
390
Goals:
137
Assists:
61
Points:
198
Penalty Minutes:
255
Playoff Games:
2
Calder Memorial Trophy:
1 (1925)