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Harry Lumley (November 11, 1926 - September 13,
1998) is a former professional ice hockey
goaltender.

Born in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada on November
11, 1926, the man was known as 'Apple Cheeks' grew
up playing local minor sports, but took quickly to
hockey and wound up being a top notch goalkeeper. 
Lumley starred for several years with the Owen
Sound Mercurys and later with the Owen Sound
Orphans (who were called that because they
couldn't find a sponsor) and then the Barrie
Colts, before going professional with the NHL's
Detroit Red Wings in 1943-44.

Lumley won his only Vezina Trophy (presented
annually to the NHL's best goalie) in 1953-54,
with a goals against average of 1.86. His 13
shutouts that year was a National Hockey League
record that stood until Chicago
Blackhawks|Chicago's Tony Esposito recorded 15 in
1969-70.

After a long and successful stint in the Motor
City, Lumley played for the New York Rangers|New
York, Chicago Blackhawks|Chicago, Toronto Maple
Leafs|Toronto and Boston Bruins|Boston where he
retired in 1960. He was elected to the Hockey Hall
of Fame in 1980. After retiring, Lumley was a
longtime co-owner of the successful Orangeville
Raceway. He died on September 13, 1998.