Lyle Wright

Canadian-American ice hockey manager and businessman

PersonDied aged 64humanQ57584867

Also known as Lyle Zealand Wright

Born: September 28, 1898
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Died: May 23, 1963
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Birthplace: Winnipeg
Occupation: businessperson

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Lyle Zealand Wright was a Canadian-American ice hockey executive and businessman. He managed the Minneapolis Millers for more than 20 seasons, was president of the Minneapolis Arena, and promoted entertainment events in Minneapolis including the Ice Follies. He was instrumental in growing the game of ice hockey in its early days in Minnesota and was inducted in the United States Hockey Hall of Fame.

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Place of burial: Lakewood Cemetery
Family name: Wright
Sex or gender: male
Military branch: The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
Participated in conflict: World War I
Given name: Lyle

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