Bill Cowley

Bill Cowley
Hockey Hall of Fame, 1968
Born (1912-06-12)June 12, 1912
Bristol, Quebec, Canada
Died December 31, 1993(1993-12-31) (aged 81)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Center
Shot Left
Played for St. Louis Eagles
Boston Bruins
Playing career 1934–1947

William Mailes "Cowboy" Cowley (June 12, 1912 – December 31, 1993) was a Canadian professional ice hockey center who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the St. Louis Eagles and Boston Bruins. Described as the Wayne Gretzky of his era, Cowley twice won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's MVP, and is widely regarded as one of the best playmakers in hockey history.

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