John Reed Kilpatrick (Born 15 June, 1889 - Died 7 May, 1960) was an American athlete, soldier, and sports businessperson. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame in the "Builder" category for his work to bring the New York Rangers into the National Hockey League (NHL). He is recognized for popularizing the sport of ice hockey in New York City. Wikipedia
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