Frank Mathers
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| Position | Defenseman |
| Shoots | Left |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 182 lb (83 kg) |
| NHL/AHL Team F. Teams |
Retired Toronto Maple Leafs Pittsburgh Hornets Hershey Bears |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | March 29, 1924, Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Pro Career | 1948 – 1962 |
Frank Mathers (Born March 29, 1924, in Winnipeg, Manitoba - Died February 9, 2005) was a professional hockey player during the 1940s and 1950s, most notably with the AHL's Pittsburgh Hornets and the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs, and was elected as a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame in the builder's category, in deference to his coaching success with the AHL's Hershey Bears.
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One of the AHL's most accomplished players, Mathers stood as the all-time assist and point-scoring leader among AHL defencemen upon his retirement in 1962. He was selected to the AHL All Star Game five consecutive years and even took the role as both player and coach leading the Hornets to three Calder Cup's. In 1973 Mather's was named president and manager of the Hershey Bears earning three Calder Cup's during his tenure. He was awarded the Lester Patrick Trophy for his life long commitment to hockey in the United States and was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992.
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