Alphonse LaCroix

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Referee
SexMale
Full nameAlphonse Albert•LaCroix
Used nameAlphonse•LaCroix
Nick/petnamesFrenchy
Born21 October 1897 in Newton, Massachusetts (USA)
Died12 April 1973 in Lewiston, Maine (USA)
Measurements170 cm / 62 kg
AffiliationsBoston AA, Boston (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Alphonse LaCroix was a goalie from Newton, Massachusetts and played his amateur hockey with the Boston Athletic Association club. Born to French-Canadian parents he had learned his hockey whilst growing up in Sherbrooke, Quebec. After the Olympics he spent two seasons with the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL but only played four games. He played in the minor leagues until his retirement in 1931 and afterwards worked as a scout.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) USA Alphonse LaCroix
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) United States 2 Silver

Referee

Games Sport (Discipline) / Event NOC / Team Phase Unit Role As
1924 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) USA Alphonse LaCroix
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Group B France — Belgium Referee

Special Notes