Bill Carson (ice Hockey)
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William Joseph James "Doc" Carson (November 25, 1899 – May 29, 1967) was a Canadian professional ice hockey
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who played 159 games in the National Hockey League between 1926 and 1930. Born in Bracebridge, Ontario, he played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins. He won the
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with the Boston Bruins, scoring the game-winning goal in the team's 2-1 win at Madison Square Garden against the New York Rangers. Bill was one of three Carson brothers to play in the NHL, along with younger brothers
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and Frank. In 2003, Bill Carson was inducted into the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame in Parry Sound.


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* * 1899 births 1967 deaths Boston Bruins players Canadian ice hockey forwards Ice hockey people from Ontario London Tecumsehs players New Haven Eagles players Ontario Hockey Association Senior A League (1890–1979) players People from Bracebridge, Ontario Stanley Cup champions Toronto Maple Leafs players Toronto Varsity Blues ice hockey players {{Canada-icehockey-winger-1900s-stub