Harvey Pulford
Inducted:
1945
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Born:
April 22, 1875
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died:
October 31, 1940
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Defense
College:
NA
Harvey Pulford was a legendary defenseman and one of the earliest stars of organized hockey, known for his strength, endurance, and versatility. Playing from the late 1890s into the 1910s, Pulford spent much of his career with the Ottawa Hockey Club (Silver Seven), helping the team dominate early Canadian hockey. He excelled both offensively and defensively, combining physical play with smart positioning and leadership on the ice.
He was instrumental in Ottawa’s multiple Stanley Cup championships, providing stability and reliability in a rugged, competitive era. Pulford’s influence extended beyond individual performance, as he helped establish standards for professionalism and excellence in hockey’s formative years. Harvey Pulford’s contributions to early professional hockey were honored with his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1945.
Pulford's Awards and Honors
- 4x Stanley Cup Champion (1903, 1904, 1905, 1906)
- Captain of the Ottawa Silver Seven
- National Boxing Champion: Canadian Light-Heavyweight and Heavyweight titles
- National Rowing Champion: Won several Canadian and U.S. championships
ECAHA Teams
Ottawa Hockey Club (1893-1908)
ECAHA Stats
Playing career:
1893–1908
Games Played:
96
Goals:
6
Points:
6
Penalty Minutes:
114
Playoff Game:
22
Playoff Points:
2
Stanley Cups:
4 (1903, 1904, 1905, 1906)