Lionel Conacher was a Canadian professional hockey player who was widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of his time. He was known as the "Big Train" due to his size and strength. He was an all-around athlete who excelled in many sports, including hockey, lacrosse, football, boxing, and track and field.

Conacher began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) with the Toronto Marlboros in 1925. He quickly established himself as a top player, leading the team to the OHA championship in 1926. He then moved to the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1927, playing for the Montreal Maroons and the Chicago Black Hawks. He was a key contributor to the Maroons' Stanley Cup victory in 1935.

Conacher was a physical player who was not afraid to mix it up with opponents. He was also an excellent skater and a strong scorer. He was a two-time NHL All-Star and was named to the NHL's First All-Star Team in 1934. He was also a two-time winner of the Hart Trophy, which is awarded to the NHL's most valuable player.

Conacher's career was cut short due to a knee injury in 1937. He retired from hockey and went on to pursue a career in politics. He was elected to the Canadian Parliament in 1949 and served as a Member of Parliament until his death in 1954.

Conacher was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961. He is remembered as one of the greatest hockey players of all time and is still revered in Canada for his accomplishments on and off the ice.

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