Who was Francis Charles Brimsek?
Q: Who was Francis Charles Brimsek?
A: Francis Charles Brimsek was an American professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.
Q: How long did Brimsek play for the Boston Bruins?
A: Brimsek played for the Boston Bruins until 1949.
Q: Did Brimsek play for any other teams besides the Boston Bruins?
A: Yes, Brimsek played a final season with the Chicago Black Hawks.
Q: Was Brimsek the first American to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame?
A: Yes, Brimsek was the first American to earn HHOF membership.
Q: When was Brimsek inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame?
A: Brimsek was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 1973.
Q: Where does the annual award for top high school goaltender in Minnesota come from?
A: The annual award for top high school goaltender in Minnesota is given in Brimsek's honor.
Q: What rank was Brimsek given on The Hockey News' list of the 100 Greatest Hockey Players?
A: Shortly before his death in 1998, Brimsek was ranked number 67 on The Hockey News' list of the 100 Greatest Hockey Players.
