Frank Rankin NHL Hall of Fame

Frank Rankin Hall of Fame NHL

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Frank Rankin

Inducted:
1961

Frank Rankin NHL Hall of Fame

Player Stats

5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)

Born: 
April 1, 1891
Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Died:
July 23, 1932
Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Position:
Rover

College:
NA

Frank Rankin was one of the most brilliant amateur stars of the pre-NHL era, specifically during the sunset of the "rover" position. Known for his explosive speed and extraordinary goal-scoring ability, Rankin was a superstar in the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA). He first dominated the junior ranks in his hometown of Stratford before moving to Toronto, where he became the centerpiece of the Toronto Eatons and later the Toronto St. Michael’s Majors.

Rankin’s statistical peaks were staggering; he once scored 22 goals in just 5 games for St. Michael's in 1912. Despite being offered then-massive professional contracts—including a $2,000 offer from the Toronto Blueshirts—he famously chose to remain an amateur. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961.

Rankin's Awards and Record:

  • Olympic Gold Medalist Coach (1924 Chamonix Games)
  • 2x Allan Cup Champion Coach (1922, 1923)
  • 2x OHA Senior First All-Star (1911, 1913)
  • 3x OHA Junior Champion (1907, 1908, 1909)

      Career Teams

      Toronto Eaton's (1910-1912)
      Toronto St. Michael's Majors (1912-1915)

      Number Worn:
      27

      Career Stats

      Playing career:
      1904–1915
      Games Played:
      21
      Goals:
      63
      Points:
      63
      Playoff Games:
      13
      Goals:
      15
      Points:
      15