George Richardson
Inducted:
1950
Player Stats
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Born:
September 14, 1886
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Died:
February 9, 1916
Wulverghem, Belgium
Position:
Left wing
College:
Queen's University
George "Georgey" Richardson was a sensational talent of the pre-NHL era whose career, much like that of Scotty Davidson, was tragically defined by his ultimate sacrifice in World War I. A superstar for the Kingston Frontenacs and later the Queen’s University senior team, Richardson was a high-scoring forward known for his explosive speed and incredible stick-handling ability.
He was a dominant force in the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA), leading his teams to multiple championships and earning a reputation as one of the most dangerous offensive threats in amateur hockey. His impact on the game in Kingston and his stature as an elite player led to his posthumous induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1950.
Richardson's Awards and Record:
- OHA Senior Champion (1908, 1909)
- Intercollegiate Champion (1910)
- Military Cross Recipient: For bravery during WWI
- Kingston Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
Career Teams
Queen's University (1903-1906)
Kingston Frontenacs (1909-10,1911-12)
Career Stats
Games Played:
26
Goals:
63
Assists:
3
Points:
66
Penalty Minutes:
26
Playoffs Games:
9
Playoff Points:
34 (34 G)