Busher Jackson

Harvey " Busher " Jackson ( born January 19, 1911 in Toronto, Ontario, † June 25, 1966 ) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played from 1929 to 1944 for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Americans and Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League.

Career

As a junior he won with the Toronto Marlboros 1929 Memorial Cup. Shortly afterwards, the Toronto Maple Leafs committed him, he was the youngest player in the league with his 18 years. His incredible shot was the hallmark of Busher, the "Kid Line" was formed together with Joe Primeau and Charlie Conacher in Toronto. In the heyday of the "Kid Line", he managed to score more than 20 goals in four consecutive seasons. In 1932, he took with the Maple Leafs the Stanley Cup. After Primeau ended his career, he played in a row with his brother way before he was set up with Syl Apps and Gordie Drillon together.

He was released in May 1939 along with Elwyn "Doc" Romnes and three other players for Sweeney Schriner to the New York Americans. After two years with the Americans bought him the Boston Bruins. After three years in Boston, he finished his career.

He died as a result of a car accident. In 1971 he was honored with induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. This decision led to a heated argument with Conn Smythe, who was of the opinion that Jackson did not belong because of its unsound way of life in the Hall of Fame. When his concerns were ignored, Smythe announced on his work at the Hall of Fame.

NHL stats

Awards

• NHL First All -Star Team: 1932, 1934, 1935 and 1937
• NHL Second All-Star Team: 1933
• NHL leading scorer: 1932 ( was in later years the Art Ross Trophy awarded for this )

Records

• 4 goals in one -third ( November 20, 1934; Maple Leafs - St. Lois Eagles 5:2 ) together with 5 other players.