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Jim McFadden

Irish-born Canadian ice hockey player (1920-2002)

  • Fame40.9
  • Momentum2.4
  • Wikipedia267
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Lived 1918–2002, aged 84Canada
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  • Wikipedia
    6 languages
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  • Era
    1918–2002
    Aged 84
  • Awards
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    recognised works
Summary
Updated 2026-06-22

James Alexander McFadden was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He was born in Belfast, United Kingdom and raised in Darlingford, Manitoba, in the Opawaka district. One of six players born in Ireland to play in the National Hockey League, McFadden played for the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Black Hawks between 1947 and 1954, as well as several years in different minor leagues. He is the uncle of Bill Mikkelson, and the great-uncle of Bill's son, Brendan and daughter Meaghan.

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  • Detroit Red Wings
  • Portland Buckaroos
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  • Calder Memorial Trophy
  • Stanley Cup
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Momentum2.4
Historical5.7
Source confidence35.0
Completeness70.0
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