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William H. Cockburn

A Heroes’ Welcome

The Canadian team’s success at Lake Placid turned the little team from Winnipeg into international sporting heroes overnight. William and his team, the Winnipegs, were welcomed home as hometown and national heroes. Members of the Canadian team included: William Cockburn, Clifford Crowley, Albert Duncanson, George Garbutt, Roy Hinkel, Vic Lunquist, Norman Malloy, Walter Monson, Kenneth Moore, Romeo Rivers, Bullet Joe Simpson, Hugh Sutherland, Stanley Wagner and Aliston Wise.

Postcard showing Trophies at Amphitheatre prior to reception, 1932
 Postcard showing Trophies at Amphitheatre prior to reception, 1932 A of M, William H. Cockburn collection, MG10 D24 photograph 25

Winnipegs return home March 2nd, 1932
Winnipegs return home March 2nd, 1932. A of M, William H. Cockburn collection, MG10 D24

Olympic hockey winners return to Winnipeg, side 1
Olympic hockey winners return to Winnipeg, side 1 A of M, William H. Cockburn collection, MG10 D24

Olympic hockey winners return to Winnipeg, side 2
Olympic hockey winners return to Winnipeg, side 2 A of M, William H. Cockburn collection, MG10 D24

1932 cartoon in review
1932 cartoon in review A of M, William H. Cockburn collection, MG10 D24

Winnipegs are Welcomed Back
Winnipegs are Welcomed Back A of M, William H. Cockburn collection, MG10 D24

Bill returns home
Bill returns home A of M, William H. Cockburn collection, MG10 D24

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