Sam Jacks
Canadian inventor of ringette (1915–1975)
Samuel Perry Jacks more commonly known as, "Sam Jacks," was a Canadian soldier in World War II, inventor, military and civic recreation director, sports coach, creator of the Canadian sport of ringette, originally designed for girls, and the creator and codifier of the first set of rules for floor hockey in 1936. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, in 1915 and became a Canadian citizen after his parents had immigrated to Canada in 1920. Jacks died from cancer in 1975, at the age of 60.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 1 film (1918) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | The Comeback of Barnacle Bill - A Black Sherlock Holmes ▶ | R.G. Phillips | 38:59 | 16mm | B&W | silent |