Dutton, Mervyn

Merv "Red" Dutton

Born: July 23, 1898

Died: March 15, 1987

Accolades: Order of Canada

Date of Birth 1898-07-23 Place of birth: Russell, Manitoba

Date of Death1987-03-15 Place of death: Calgary, Alberta

Also known as Norman Mervyn Alexander “Red” Dutton

Merv “Red” Dutton

“Red” Dutton was a hockey player and manager. Dutton served as the second National Hockey League President, from 1943 to 1946. Hockey Hall of Fame inductee in 1958.

https://archive.macleans.ca/article/1950/8/1/how-red-dutton-made-his-first-million

Interment Info

Union Cemetery, Calgary, Section Y Block 1

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