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Grant David “Knobby” Warwick

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Grant David “Knobby” Warwick Famous memorial

Birth
Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada
Death
27 Sep 1999 (aged 77)
Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial
Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada Add to Map
Plot
Section E, Block 14, Plot 17
Memorial ID
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Professional Hockey Player. Also known as "Knobby". A native of Regina, Saskatchewan, Warwick played for teams in the NHL, S-SJHL, M-Cup, Al-Cup, AHL, MMHL, OSHL, WEC-A, and the WIHL hockey leagues. Warwick who was the brother of famed hockey player Bill Warwick, played the position of Right Wing for the Regina Abbotts from 1938 to 1940, Regina Rangers from 1940 to 1941, New York Rangers from 1941 to 1948, Boston Bruins from 1947 to 1949, Montreal Canadiens from 1949 to 1950, Buffalo Bisons from 1949 to 1952, Halifax St. Mary's from 1951 to 1952, Penticton Vees from 1952 to 1956, Canada from 1954 to 1955, Trail Smoke Eaters from 1956 to 1957, and the Kamloops Chiefs from 1957 to 1958. Warwick was also a noted hockey coach. He was a Member of the OSHL First All-Star Team in 1953, 1954, 1955, and 1956, and recipient of the Calder Memorial Trophy from 1941 to 1942. Warwick was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports hall of Fame. He passed away in September 1999 at the age of 77 in Edmonton, Alberta.
Professional Hockey Player. Also known as "Knobby". A native of Regina, Saskatchewan, Warwick played for teams in the NHL, S-SJHL, M-Cup, Al-Cup, AHL, MMHL, OSHL, WEC-A, and the WIHL hockey leagues. Warwick who was the brother of famed hockey player Bill Warwick, played the position of Right Wing for the Regina Abbotts from 1938 to 1940, Regina Rangers from 1940 to 1941, New York Rangers from 1941 to 1948, Boston Bruins from 1947 to 1949, Montreal Canadiens from 1949 to 1950, Buffalo Bisons from 1949 to 1952, Halifax St. Mary's from 1951 to 1952, Penticton Vees from 1952 to 1956, Canada from 1954 to 1955, Trail Smoke Eaters from 1956 to 1957, and the Kamloops Chiefs from 1957 to 1958. Warwick was also a noted hockey coach. He was a Member of the OSHL First All-Star Team in 1953, 1954, 1955, and 1956, and recipient of the Calder Memorial Trophy from 1941 to 1942. Warwick was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports hall of Fame. He passed away in September 1999 at the age of 77 in Edmonton, Alberta.

Inscription

9 YRS. IN THE NHL
1955 PENTICTON VEES WORLD CHAMPIONS
1942 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR NEW YORK RANGERS



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  • Originally Created by: The Silent Forgotten
  • Added: Aug 22, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9352791/grant_david-warwick: accessed ), memorial page for Grant David “Knobby” Warwick (11 Oct 1921–27 Sep 1999), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9352791, citing South Haven Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; Maintained by Find a Grave.