Charles Francis Adams

About

Grocery store magnate who also bought stakes in Boston sports teams.

Before Fame

He helped purchase logs for his father's sawmill.

Trivia

He bought the Boston Bruins and then the whole Western Canada Hockey League and transferred them to the U.S.

Family Life

His family was of modest means, and young Charles had to work at a grocery store to help them make ends meet.

Associated With

He brought hockey Hall of Famer Eddie Shore from Canada to the U.S. to play in his league.