Rod Smylie

Roderick Thomas Smylie, (September 28, 1895 – March 4, 1985) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Smylie played six seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto St. Patricks and Ottawa Senators. He won a Stanley Cup championship in 1922 with Toronto. He was the last surviving member of the 1921–22 Stanley Cup championship team.

Playing career

Smylie was born in Toronto. In 1915–16, Smylie played junior hockey for the Toronto R & AA team. In 1916, he enrolled in the University of Toronto and joined the U of T Dental College senior team. He played four seasons with the Dentals, including an Allan Cup series in 1917. In 1920, Smylie started his professional career with the Toronto St. Patricks. Smylie played three seasons with the St. Pats, including the 1922 Stanley Cup championship. In 1923–24, Smylie played one season for the Ottawa Senators, before returning to Toronto for two more seasons with the St. Pats before retiring from ice hockey.

Personal life

After his hockey career he became a physician and practiced at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. His sons Rod and Doug both played professional football for the Toronto Argonauts and won the Grey Cup.