James E. Norris | |
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Died | December 4, 1952 Chicago, Illinois, US | (aged 72)
Occupation(s) | Commodities dealer, sports team owner |
Board member of | Norris Grain Company Detroit Red Wings Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Stadium Madison Square Garden New York Rangers |
Children | James D. Norris Marguerite Norris Bruce Norris |
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James E. Norris (December 10, 1879 – December 4, 1952) was a Canadian-American businessman, operating companies in the grain and cattle industries, and owner of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. He also had significant ownership interests in the Chicago Black Hawks and the New York Rangers. He is often referred to as James Norris Sr., to distinguish him from his son, James D. Norris. Norris is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, as are his sons James and Bruce Norris.