Hall began his hockey career in the early 1900s, playing for the Rat Portage Thistles. He was a key member of the team, helping them win the Stanley Cup in 1907. After the Thistles disbanded, Hall joined the Montreal Wanderers in 1908. He was an integral part of the Wanderers’ success, helping them win the Stanley Cup in 1908 and 1910.
In 1910, Hall joined the newly formed National Hockey Association (NHA). He played for the Montreal Canadiens, the Quebec Bulldogs, and the Toronto Blueshirts. During his time in the NHA, Hall was a key contributor to the success of each team. He was known for his defensive prowess and his ability to shut down opposing teams’ top players.
In 1917, the NHA merged with the Pacific Coast Hockey Association to form the National Hockey League (NHL). Hall joined the Montreal Canadiens and was part of the team’s Stanley Cup victory in 1917. He retired from professional hockey in 1919.
Hall was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961. He is remembered as one of the greatest defensive players of his era and a key contributor to the success of the teams he played for. He was known for his hard work and dedication to the game, and his legacy lives on in the hockey world today.
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