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==Playing career==
==Playing career==
Jimmy Orlando was an [[Enforcer (hockey)|enforcer]] throughout his NHL career. He averaged over 80 [[Penalty minutes|PIM]]'s per season, twice posting 99 penalty minutes in a single season in [[1940–41 NHL season|1941]] and again in [[1942–43 NHL season|1943]]. He posted 111 [[Penalty minutes]] in [[1941–42 NHL season|1942]]. He helped the [[Detroit Red Wings]] win the [[Stanley Cup]] in [[1936–37 NHL season|1937]] and in [[1942–43 NHL season|1943]]. After missing 2 years of hockey while fighting in [[World War II]] he returned to Canada and played in the [[Quebec Senior Hockey League]] from 1945–1951. He [[Retirement|retired]] from hockey after the 1951 season.
Jimmy Orlando was an [[Enforcer (hockey)|enforcer]] throughout his NHL career. He averaged over 80 [[Penalty minutes|PIM]]'s per season, twice posting 99 penalty minutes in a single season in [[1940–41 NHL season|1941]] and again in [[1942–43 NHL season|1943]]. He posted 111 [[Penalty minutes]] in [[1941–42 NHL season|1942]]. He helped the [[Detroit Red Wings]] win the [[Stanley Cup]] in [[1936–37 NHL season|1937]] and in [[1942–43 NHL season|1943]].<ref name="Jimmy Orlando HockeyGods Biography" /> After missing 2 years of hockey while fighting in [[World War II]] he returned to Canada and played in the [[Quebec Senior Hockey League]] from 1945–1951. He [[Retirement|retired]] from hockey after the 1951 season.


When Jimmy, then known as "the bad man on ice," was arrested by the FBI in 1944, for claiming to be in an essential war effort job and after being bailed out by the Wings president, he promptly jumped bail, returning to Canada. He then joined the Canadian Army but was thereafter a wanted man in the US, effectively ending his NHL career. Several legal appeals failed to change anything for Jimmy, so he became the manager of the El Morocco nightclub in Montreal, working for owner Eddie Quinn, the wrestling czar.
When Jimmy, then known as "the bad man on ice," was arrested by the FBI in 1944, for claiming to be in an essential war effort job and after being bailed out by the Wings president, he promptly jumped bail, returning to Canada. He then joined the Canadian Army but was thereafter a wanted man in the US, effectively ending his NHL career. Several legal appeals failed to change anything for Jimmy, so he became the manager of the El Morocco nightclub in Montreal, working for owner Eddie Quinn, the wrestling czar.<ref name="Jimmy Orlando HockeyGods Biography" />


An iconic photo exists of a blood-soaked Orlando playing through a head wound.
An iconic photo exists of a blood-soaked Orlando playing through a head wound.


Orlando was also described by legendary Montreal sports writer Mike Farber story as being the spectator who rushed to the aid of NHL hockey commissioner Clarence Campbell when attacked at the Montreal Forum at the start of the Rocket Richard Riot. Orlando was described as having knocked the assailant's teeth out "like Chicklets."
Orlando was also described by legendary Montreal sports writer Mike Farber story as being the spectator who rushed to the aid of NHL hockey commissioner Clarence Campbell when attacked at the Montreal Forum at the start of the Rocket Richard Riot. Orlando was described as having knocked the assailant's teeth out "like Chicklets."<ref name="Love and Times of Lili St. Cyr" />


It was at the [[El Morocco]] that Jimmy met [[Lili St. Cyr]], then on her way to becoming the most famous burlesque dancer of all time. Quinn was Lili's sugar-daddy but had Jimmy act as a beard when Mrs. Quinn was around. One of the great romances of the century soon followed lasting for many years, in amongst Lili's six marriages and Jimmy's dalliances. Jimmy played with several of the Quebec Senior Hockey League teams up until 1951.[https://web.archive.org/web/20070815101804/http://www.montrealmirror.com/2004/110404/kristian.html]
It was at the [[El Morocco]] that Jimmy met [[Lili St. Cyr]], then on her way to becoming the most famous burlesque dancer of all time. Quinn was Lili's sugar-daddy but had Jimmy act as a beard when Mrs. Quinn was around. One of the great romances of the century soon followed lasting for many years, in amongst Lili's six marriages and Jimmy's dalliances. Jimmy played with several of the Quebec Senior Hockey League teams up until 1951.<ref name="Love and Times of Lili St. Cyr" />


Orlando went on to own several of his own night spots which were favorite hangouts for Montreal's many jazz musicians & gangsters. Jimmy also refereed big-time wrestling matches at the Montreal Forum and remained a much beloved celebrity until his death.
Orlando went on to own several of his own night spots which were favorite hangouts for Montreal's many jazz musicians & gangsters. Jimmy also refereed big-time wrestling matches at the Montreal Forum and remained a much beloved celebrity until his death.<ref name="Jimmy Orlando HockeyGods Biography" />


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
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*[[1936–37 NHL season|1937]] and [[1942–43 NHL season|1943]] [[Stanley Cup]] Championship ([[Detroit Red Wings|Detroit]])
*[[1936–37 NHL season|1937]] and [[1942–43 NHL season|1943]] [[Stanley Cup]] Championship ([[Detroit Red Wings|Detroit]])
*1939 [[IAHL]] Second All-Star Team
*1939 [[IAHL]] Second All-Star Team

==References==
{{Reflist|1|refs=
<ref name="Love and Times of Lili St. Cyr">{{Cite web|title=Love and Times of Lili St. Cyr|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070815101804/http://www.montrealmirror.com/2004/110404/kristian.html|archive-date=August 15, 2007|url-status=dead|url=http://www.montrealmirror.com/2004/110404/kristian.html|first=Kristian|last=Gravenor|date=November 4, 2004|access-date=September 29, 2024|publisher=[[Montreal Mirror]]|language=English}}</ref>
<ref name="Jimmy Orlando HockeyGods Biography">{{Cite web|title=Jimmy Orlando 1941 Detroit Red Wings|url=https://hockeygods.com/images/17794-Jimmy_Orlando_1941_Detroit_Red_Wings|accessdate=September 29, 2024|date=April 3, 2019|publisher=HockeyGods|language=English}}</ref>
}}


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 02:21, 30 September 2024

Jimmy Orlando
Jimmy Orlando, Detroit Red Wings
Born (1916-02-27)February 27, 1916
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died October 24, 1992(1992-10-24) (aged 76)
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Detroit Red Wings
Playing career 1935–1951

James Vincent Orlando (February 27, 1916 – October 24, 1992) was a Canadian ice hockey player who played 199 games in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings between 1937 and 1943.

Playing career

Jimmy Orlando was an enforcer throughout his NHL career. He averaged over 80 PIM's per season, twice posting 99 penalty minutes in a single season in 1941 and again in 1943. He posted 111 Penalty minutes in 1942. He helped the Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup in 1937 and in 1943.[1] After missing 2 years of hockey while fighting in World War II he returned to Canada and played in the Quebec Senior Hockey League from 1945–1951. He retired from hockey after the 1951 season.

When Jimmy, then known as "the bad man on ice," was arrested by the FBI in 1944, for claiming to be in an essential war effort job and after being bailed out by the Wings president, he promptly jumped bail, returning to Canada. He then joined the Canadian Army but was thereafter a wanted man in the US, effectively ending his NHL career. Several legal appeals failed to change anything for Jimmy, so he became the manager of the El Morocco nightclub in Montreal, working for owner Eddie Quinn, the wrestling czar.[1]

An iconic photo exists of a blood-soaked Orlando playing through a head wound.

Orlando was also described by legendary Montreal sports writer Mike Farber story as being the spectator who rushed to the aid of NHL hockey commissioner Clarence Campbell when attacked at the Montreal Forum at the start of the Rocket Richard Riot. Orlando was described as having knocked the assailant's teeth out "like Chicklets."[2]

It was at the El Morocco that Jimmy met Lili St. Cyr, then on her way to becoming the most famous burlesque dancer of all time. Quinn was Lili's sugar-daddy but had Jimmy act as a beard when Mrs. Quinn was around. One of the great romances of the century soon followed lasting for many years, in amongst Lili's six marriages and Jimmy's dalliances. Jimmy played with several of the Quebec Senior Hockey League teams up until 1951.[2]

Orlando went on to own several of his own night spots which were favorite hangouts for Montreal's many jazz musicians & gangsters. Jimmy also refereed big-time wrestling matches at the Montreal Forum and remained a much beloved celebrity until his death.[1]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1932–33 Montreal Victorias MMJHL 11 2 0 2 33 — — — — —
1933–34 Montreal Victorias MMJHL 8 0 4 4 44 2 0 0 0 8
1933–34 Montreal Victorias MCHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
1934–35 Montreal Victorias MMJHL 2 3 2 5 8 — — — — —
1934–35 Montreal Victorias MCHL 7 0 0 0 18 — — — — —
1935–36 Rochester Cardinals IHL 12 0 0 0 18 — — — — —
1935–36 Montreal Senior Canadiens MCHL 19 1 6 7 49 — — — — —
1936–37 Detroit Red Wings NHL 9 0 1 1 8 — — — — —
1936–37 Pittsburgh Hornets IAHL 38 0 5 5 61 5 0 0 0 5
1937–38 Detroit Red Wings NHL 6 0 0 0 4 — — — — —
1937–38 Pittsburgh Hornets IAHL 45 0 7 7 82 2 0 0 0 0
1938–39 Springfield Indians IAHL 54 7 9 16 106 3 0 0 0 8
1939–40 Detroit Red Wings NHL 48 1 3 4 54 5 0 0 0 15
1940–41 Detroit Red Wings NHL 48 1 10 11 99 9 0 2 2 31
1941–42 Detroit Red Wings NHL 48 1 7 8 141 12 0 4 4 45
1942–43 Detroit Red Wings NHL 40 3 4 7 109 10 0 3 3 14
1945–46 Valleyfield Braves QSHL 40 3 19 22 52 — — — — —
1945–46 Ottawa Senators QSHL — — — — — 9 1 3 4 22
1946–47 Valleyfield Braves QSHL 35 5 8 13 69 — — — — —
1947–48 Montreal Royals QSHL 39 3 14 17 124 3 0 0 0 4
1948–49 Montreal Royals QSHL 45 3 20 23 164 8 2 1 3 18
1949–50 Montreal Royals QSHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
1949–50 Valleyfield Braves QSHL 30 2 11 13 52 5 0 1 1 24
1950–51 Valleyfield Braves QSHL 53 1 11 12 107 16 0 6 6 24
QSHL totals 243 17 83 100 568 41 3 11 14 92
NHL totals 199 6 25 31 415 36 0 9 9 105

Awards and achievements

References

  1. ^ a b c "Jimmy Orlando 1941 Detroit Red Wings". HockeyGods. April 3, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Gravenor, Kristian (November 4, 2004). "Love and Times of Lili St. Cyr". Montreal Mirror. Archived from the original on August 15, 2007. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
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