Bill Taugher Explained

Birth Date:17 April 1906
Position:Goaltender
Played For:Hamilton Tigers
Buffalo Bisons
Rochester Cardinals
Career Start:1925
Career End:1936

William J. Taugher (April 17, 1906 – February 25, 1943) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He played from 1925 until 1936, including with the Buffalo Bisons and Rochester Cardinals of the International Hockey League (IHL).

He then played two seasons with Hamilton Tigers of the CPHL and six seasons with Buffalo Bisons of the IHL. He helped the Bisons win two league titles. He suffered a serious head injury in 1931 after taking a puck to the face. He died at the age of 36 from a brain tumour.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Whig Standard Sept 22, 2013