Lumley began his career in the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) with the Barrie Flyers in 1944. He was quickly noticed for his talent and was signed by the Detroit Red Wings in 1945. He played for the Red Wings for four seasons, and was part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1950.
In 1951, Lumley was traded to the Chicago Black Hawks, where he played for four seasons. He was then traded to the Boston Bruins in 1955, and was part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1957. He was then traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1958, and he played for the Leafs for three seasons.
Lumley retired from the NHL in 1960, having played in 544 regular season games and winning 270 of them. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1980.
Throughout his career, Lumley was known for his athleticism and his ability to make spectacular saves. He was also known for his calm demeanor and his ability to remain cool under pressure. He was a key part of several championship teams, and his legacy as one of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history lives on.
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