Joe Byrne hockey collectables

Joe Byrne hockey collectables . ashtray with different puck's and made from old hockey sticks he owned at his house . also his gloves which seen many games. SOME HISTORY ON HIM ::::Date of Birth: 1921
Place of Birth: Charlesbrough, Quebec
Inducted: 1995 (Athlete-Builder Category)

Joe Byrne moved from Quebec to Newfoundland and Labrador in December of 1949 and, for 40 years, he exerted an important and extremely beneficial influence on every aspect of hockey within the province.

First as a player, then as a coach, an official and an administrator, he played a major role in the improvement and expansion of hockey in every area of the province. Possessing exceptional skills as a player, an impressive amount of knowledge as both a coach and an official, and plenty of dedication, determination and patience as an administrator, Joe Byrne worked well and hard with many people.

He played for Grand Falls and Bell Island teams that won provincial senior championships. His coaching career included successful provincial seasons in minor, junior and senior play and, even more importantly, produced thousands of players and hundreds of coaches who were better because of his involvement.