Charles Henry "Rabbit" McVeigh (March 29, 1898 — May 7, 1984) was a Canadian professional

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player who played 397 games in the

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with the

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and

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between 1926 and 1935. He also was a veteran in Canada who fought in the

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. His nickname "

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" came from his speed combined with his ability to jump the sticks of opponent players."A Maranville of the ice"
''The Daily News'' (Iola, Kansas). January 21, 1929 (pg. 4). Retrieved 2021-08-10. He was the last surviving former player of the Portland Rosebuds.

Hearing loss

McVeigh's service with the 16th Canadian Infantry in the First World War damaged his hearing, and while he was not legally

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he had problems hearing everyday speech unless the speaker raised the voice well above its normal pitch and spoke into his less damaged ear. He was also injured in his knees and in the chest, while with the overseas forces.

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Regular season and playoffs

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:McVeigh, Charley 1898 births 1984 deaths Canadian ice hockey centres Chicago Blackhawks players Ice hockey people from Ontario London Tecumsehs players National Hockey League officials New York Americans players Portland Rosebuds players Regina Capitals players Sportspeople from Kenora Winnipeg Victorias players