Why is the prized trophy of the NHL called the “Stanley Cup”?
Lord Stanley (I forget which one) was Governor-General of Canada just prior to the turn of the 20th century, and purchased the original bowl to be awarded to the “championship hockey club of the Dominion of Canada.”
The relevant GG was the Lord Stanley who later became the 16th Earl of Derby. Lord Stanley was the title by which he was known while he was GG, but it was only a courtesy title held while he was heir to the earldom.
My mistake. This title was actually granted to him in his own right as Lord Stanley of Preston. The older courtesy title is Lord Stanley of Bickerstaffe.
Your next question should be who is peter puck
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