Born in Port Colborne, Ontario on May 10, 1925, “Eddie” was a stalwart “between the pipes” for many Port Colborne Teams as well as semi pro squads. Eddie was the goalie for the All Ontario Juvenile Champions 1941-42 for the Kirkland Lake Holy Name. As a goaltender for All Ontario Junior “B” Champions in 1942-43 for Port Colborne. Eddie’s career was just beginning. His career was put on hold as Eddie spent three years in the Navy during WW2. His career took him from Fort Worth, Texas to St. Louis, to Hollywood. In 1947 he was sold to Toronto where he was assigned to the Pittsburgh Hornets. He was the “backup” to Baz Bastien for four (4) years. In 1950 he came “home” to lead the Sailors to the Ontario Intermediate Championship. The next season saw him play for the Toronto Marlboro’s Senior “A” Team. Between 1952 to 1959 he was the No.1 goalie for the Sailors Intermediate “A” and Senior “A” and “B” teams, as well as playing for the Welland Crowland Combines.
