Walter Byron
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Jacob Walter "Wally" Byron (September 2, 1894 – December 22, 1971) was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
He was the goalkeeper for the Winnipeg Falcons, the Canadian team which won the gold medal. He was born and died in Winnipeg.
[edit] Awards & Achievements
- Allan Cup Championship (1920)
- Olympic Gold Metalist (1920)
- “Honoured Member” of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
[edit] External links
- Walter Byron’s biography at databaseOlympics.com
- Falcons
- Wally Byron's biography at Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
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