Clapper began his career with the Boston Bruins in 1927 and was an immediate success. He was a two-way player who was known for his physical play and his ability to score goals. He was a key member of the Bruins' Stanley Cup championship teams in 1929 and 1939. He was also a three-time NHL All-Star and was named to the NHL First All-Star Team in 1934.
Clapper was also known for his leadership and was named the Bruins' captain in 1932. He was one of the first players to wear a helmet in the NHL and was a pioneer in the use of the slap shot. He was also one of the first players to wear a face mask.
Clapper retired in 1947 after 20 seasons with the Bruins. He finished his career with 181 goals and 214 assists in 847 games. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1947 and his number five was retired by the Bruins in 1947. He was also named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in 2017.
Clapper was a pioneer in the NHL and is remembered as one of the greatest players of his era. He was a two-way player who was known for his physical play and his ability to score goals. He was also a leader on and off the ice and was one of the first players to wear a helmet and a face mask. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1947 and his number five was retired by the Bruins in 1947.
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