Ace Bailey
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Irvine Wallace "Ace" Bailey was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs for eight seasons, from 1926 to 1933. His playing career ended with a hit from Eddie Sh
Bailey in 1934
Bailey (left) shakes the hand of Eddie Shore at the benefit All-Star Game held in honour of Bailey.
Ace Bailey Benefit Game
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The Ace Bailey Benefit Game was the first all-star game in National Hockey League history. It was played on February 14, 1934, at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto to raise money to support Ace Bailey, wh
Ace Bailey
…but did not play professionally again. When he was assured that Bailey would survive, league president Frank Calder suspended Shore for 16 games. An all-star benefit game was held at Maple Leaf Gardens on February 14, 1934, which raised $20,909 for Bailey and his family. Bailey and Shore shook hands and embraced at centre…
Charlie Gardiner was the goaltender for the NHL All-Stars
The game's participants pose as a group