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Percival Molson

Canadian ice hockey player (1880-1917) · Canada · On the map · Athletes · Died at 36

Captain Percival Talbot "Percy" Molson, MC was a Canadian star athlete and soldier. After an outstanding sports career with McGill University, Molson joined its administration. Molson died fighting in World War I.

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1975Canada's Sports Hall of FameAward1963Canadian Football Hall of FameAward1917Died5 July 19171897Stanley CupAward1880Born14 August 1880

Awards

Canada's Sports Hall of Fame1975
Canadian Football Hall of Fame1963
Stanley Cup1897
Military Cross
Olympic competitor

About this person

In his will, he donated funds for McGill to build its football stadium, named Percival Molson Memorial Stadium in his honour.

Country
Canada
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1880 to 1917 · aged 36