James Stewart Hunter Morrison (born October 11, 1931) is a Canadian former professional

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defenceman, coach and scout. He played in the

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for the

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, Detroit Red Wings,

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and

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between 1951 and 1961, and again from 1969 to 1971. He also played in the minor

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during his career, which lasted from 1951 to 1973. A fast skating, offensive minded defenseman, he would score many goals and assists during his career, a rarity for a blueliner. Morrison also played eight seasons with the Quebec Aces and three season with the Baltimore Clippers in the

. Morrison won the

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in 1965–66 as the league's outstanding defenceman. After his retirement he briefly coached the

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before moving behind the bench of the

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(later Kingston Frontenacs) for seven seasons. He later served 18 years as a scout in the Bruins organization before being forced into retirement. Dave Morrison is the son of Jim. TheAHL Morrison3 (8447138714)

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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* 1931 births Living people Baltimore Clippers players Barrie Flyers players Boston Bruins players Boston Bruins scouts Canadian ice hockey defencemen Detroit Red Wings players Hershey Bears players Ice hockey people from Quebec Kingston Canadians coaches Kitchener Rangers coaches Memorial Cup winners New York Rangers players Pittsburgh Hornets players Pittsburgh Penguins players Quebec Aces (AHL) players Sportspeople from Montreal Toronto Maple Leafs players {{canada-icehockey-defenceman-1930s-stub