Ching Johnson

1897–1979 (age 82)

Ice Hockey Player

Biography

Ching Johnson was born in 1897 and became a pioneering figure in professional ice hockey, one of the sport's early legends. His contributions to the game helped establish hockey as a major American sport during the early twentieth century.

Ching Johnson passed away in 1979, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in sports history. He rests at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, remembered as a skilled athlete and trailblazer who helped shape the future of professional ice hockey in America.

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