Fred Huber Explained

Fred A. Huber Jr. was an American hockey executive who was publicity director of the Detroit Red Wings and one of the founders of the International Hockey League.

Early life

Huber graduated from the University of Michigan in 1934.[1] He was a writer for the school's student newspaperThe Michigan Daily.[2]

Hockey

Huber was publicity director for the Detroit Red Wings from 1941 to 1958.[3] He was also an analyst alongside Budd Lynch for Red Wings telecasts.[4] In 1945, Huber helped Red Wings general manager Jack Adams organize the International Hockey League.[5] The IHL's Fred A. Huber Trophy was named in his honour. Huber also helped create the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association and was the organization's first president.[6]

Later life

After leaving the Red Wings, Huber continued to work in public relations in the Detroit area. His wife, May Huber, was a member of the Wayne County board of supervisors.[7] He retired to Sun City, Arizona, where he died on November 26, 1995.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Deaths . Michigan Alumus . Spring 1996 . 47 . 2 January 2024.
  2. News: Editorial Staff . 2 January 2024 . The Michigan Daily . March 1, 1932.
  3. News: Press Agent Quits . 2 January 2024 . The Pittsburgh Press . April 21, 1958.
  4. News: Fred Huber to Talk About the Red Wings . 2 January 2024 . The Owosso Argus-Press . March 22, 1961.
  5. News: IHL, a league born in the dark . 2 January 2024 . The Windsor Star . December 5, 1985.
  6. https://www.maha.org/page/show/1204712-history Michigan Amateur Hockey Association history page
  7. News: Dunmore . Albert J. . Community Concern Is Her Trademark . Michigan Chronicle . February 22, 1964.
  8. News: Prettyman . Brett . That Shiny Grizz Dome Is Robert's . The Salt Lake Tribune . December 18, 1995.