Dit Clapper, whose full name was Aubrey Victor Clapper, was a Boston Bruins Legend long before future Bruin legends like Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito or Ray Bourque ever put on a pair of skates. He was born on February 9, 1907, in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, and passed away on January 20, 1978. Clapper is notable for his long and successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Clapper played as a right winger and defenseman for the Boston Bruins from 1927 to 1947, spending his entire NHL playing career with the team. He was known for his versatility, strength, and scoring ability. Clapper was a key player for the Bruins during his tenure, helping the team win the Stanley Cup in 1929 and 1939. He was also named to the NHL All-Star Team six times
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After retiring as a player, Clapper transitioned to coaching. He served as head coach of the Bruins from 1949 to 1954 and later coached the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL). Clapper was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1947, making him one of the earliest players to receive this honor. He is remembered as one of the greats of early NHL history and a significant figure in the Boston Bruins’ legacy.
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