Norman (Bill) Calladine

Norman (Bill) Calladine

Born in Peterborough, Norman (Bill) Calladine moved to the United States as a hockey player while in his early 20s, and achieved considerable prominence early in life.

Bill excelled in hockey, softball and baseball, going on to international fame in the former. During his pro hockey career he played with such greats as Art Ross and Peterboronian Dit Clapper while with the Boston Bruins. He also played for New York Rangers, Philadelphia, Providence and Rhode Island teams in the early 1940s. Bill once scored 4 goals in a pro game.

Prior to leaving the city, Bill played for the Ontario Baseball Association championship club in 1930 and was a member of both the junior and intermediate hockey clubs during the early to mid 1930s.

A man of great modesty, Bill had a reputation as a “team player,” and was considered an inspiration to his teammates. He died in 1983.

Year Inducted:

1983

Status:

Deceased

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Year Inducted:

1983

Status:

Deceased

Born in Peterborough, Norman (Bill) Calladine moved to the United States as a hockey player while in his early 20s, and achieved considerable prominence early in life.

Bill excelled in hockey, softball and baseball, going on to international fame in the former. During his pro hockey career he played with such greats as Art Ross and Peterboronian Dit Clapper while with the Boston Bruins. He also played for New York Rangers, Philadelphia, Providence and Rhode Island teams in the early 1940s. Bill once scored 4 goals in a pro game.

Prior to leaving the city, Bill played for the Ontario Baseball Association championship club in 1930 and was a member of both the junior and intermediate hockey clubs during the early to mid 1930s.

A man of great modesty, Bill had a reputation as a “team player,” and was considered an inspiration to his teammates. He died in 1983.

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