John Brackenborough

John Brackenborough
Born (1897-02-09)February 9, 1897
Parry Sound, ON, CAN
Died July 8, 1993(1993-07-08) (aged 96)
Dunedin, FL, USA
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Left Wing/Centre
Shot Left
Played for Boston Bruins
Playing career 19191926

John Charles "Spider" Brackenborough (February 9, 1897 – July 8, 1993) was a Canadian professional hockey player left winger. He played 7 games for the Boston Bruins of the NHL as well as in the NOHA, OHA-Sr, and OCHL. He has the longest last name of any player in the history of the league.

Brackenborough played for the Ottawa Grand Trunk from 1915 to 1919, Depot Harbour during the 1919–1920 season, North Bay Trappers from 1920 to 1922, Hamilton Tigers from 1922 to 1924, and the Galt Terriers during 1924–1925 season. He joined the Boston Bruins during the 1925–1926 season. He only played 7 games before retiring due to an eye injury.

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