On this day in 1937, Habs legend Howie Morenz died of a coronary embolism. He was 34.

[SB164]

On this day in 1937, Howie Morenz died of a coronary embolism after having had his leg broken at the Montreal Forum 6 weeks earlier

Morenz in the hospital:

Aurel Joliat beside Howie Morenz's Forum stall after Morenz's death.

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[dkd]

R.I.P. Probably wouldn't happen with today's medicine and technology.

 

[Laphroaig]

At the time of his death he was universally considered to be the greatest hockey player ever. Very tragic ending.

 

[Physical HABuse]

On this day in 1937, Howie Morenz died of a coronary embolism after having had his leg broken at the Montreal Forum 6 weeks earlier

Morenz in the hospital:

Aurel Joliat beside Howie Morenz's Forum stall after Morenz's death.

Wasn't it a pulmonary embolism? Maybe a fat embolism from his broken leg? I'll have to look it up.