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Lawson, John
 
   Builder : Hockey

Era: 1900 - 1930

Inducted 1993
 
Full size image of plaque

     John Lawson, President and General Manager of the Canadian Niagara Power Company, contributed to Niagara Falls sports in many ways, particularly with his intense support of the Senior Hockey Club. In 1923 -24, under his presidency of the John Ross Robertson O.H.A. the Niagara Falls team won the Intermediate Challenge Cup. In 1924-25, he was president of Niagara Falls Senior Hockey Club when they won the Allan Cup Semi Finalists.
     Mr. Lawson made it possible for players from out-of-town to obtain employment at the Canadian Niagara Power Company. As a result, many of the players remained, raised families, and became good citizens of Niagara Falls. 
 

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  Canadian Niagara Power Company
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Title Canadian Niagara Power Company Ltd.
Creator  Harbottle, Russell
Description  neg 19-22
Date  July, 1985.
Notes  Negative available
 
 
  Niagara Falls Hockey Club 1924 1925
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Title Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame - Niagara Falls Hockey Club 1924 1925
Description  title continued: Ontario Hockey Association Senior Champion 1924-23
Notes  Image may not be reproduced without the written consent of the City of Niagara Falls, Parks, Recreation and Culture Department ; induction January 1992 ; Back Row L-R: Gordon Sadler Asst. Trainer, J Lawson President, Fred McAvoy Trainer, Tom Boyd 2nd Vice-president ; Front Row: Eugene Fraser Player-Manager, C H Kitchen, Walter Molson, Albert Siebert, Steve Rice, George Pennie, George Herrington, Walter Kelterbourne Charlie Mayo; missing: Harry Badger Vice-President, Dr Elliott Team Physician, Jack Murray ;
Date  1992.
 
 
 
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