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Dick Irvin

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Key facts

Full name James Dickinson “Dick” Irvin Jr.[1]
Born July 19, 1892[2]
Died May 16, 1957[3]
Nationality Canadian[1]
Roles Professional ice hockey player; coach[1]
Stanley Cups as coach 4[4]

Dick Irvin refers primarily to James Dickinson “Dick” Irvin Jr., a Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach who played in the PCHA, WCHL, and NHL and later coached in the NHL, most notably with the Montreal Canadiens.

Context

Dick Irvin is most commonly James Dickinson “Dick” Irvin Jr., a Canadian hockey player and coach who played in the PCHA, WCHL, and NHL and later coached in the NHL [2]. He was born on July 19, 1892, and died on May 16, 1957 [2][3]. As a coach, he led teams to four Stanley Cup victories [4]. He is often confused with Dick Irvin Jr., a Canadian sports broadcaster and author [5].

Documented claims

  • Dick Irvin played in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association, Western Canada Hockey League, and National Hockey League. [2]
  • He coached the Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Montreal Canadiens. [1]
  • He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1958. [1]

Questions and answers

Who was Dick Irvin?

Dick Irvin was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach who played in the PCHA, WCHL, and NHL and later coached in the NHL [2].

What teams did Dick Irvin coach?

He coached the Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Montreal Canadiens [1].

How many Stanley Cups did Dick Irvin win as a coach?

He won four Stanley Cups as a coach [4].

Sources

  1. Dickinson “Dick” Irvin Sr. — sasksportshalloffame.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Today in Hockey History: July 19 - NHL News, Analysis & More — thehockeywriters.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. 19 juillet : Naissance du légendaire entraîneur Dick Irvin | LNH.com — nhl.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. James Dickinson “Dick” Irvin (1932-) — broadcasting-history.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Dick Irvin — prostockhockey.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports