Bill Quackenbush (Paperback)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Hubert George "Bill" Quackenbush (March 2, 1922 - September 12, 1999) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League. During his 14 year career he was the first defenceman to win the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. He won the award after playing the entire 1948-49 season without recording a penalty. The penalty-less season was part of a total of 131 consecutive games he played without being assessed a penalty. Quackenbush, considered to be an elite offensive defenceman during his career, was named to the NHL All-Star Team 5 times and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1976. He was a solid checker, but relied more on positioning and discipline than physical play.