James E. Norris

James E. Norris
Photo from Chicago Tribune (Jan. 5, 1902)
Born	(1879-12-10)December 10, 1879 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died	December 4, 1952(1952-12-04) (aged 72) Chicago, Illinois, US
Occupation(s)	Commodities dealer, sports team owner
Board member of	Norris Grain Company Detroit Red Wings Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Stadium Madison Square Garden New York Rangers
Children	James D. Norris Marguerite Norris Bruce Norris
Honors	Hockey Hall of Fame (1958) James Norris Memorial Trophy (est. 1953) Named in honour of Norris

James E. Norris (December 10, 1879 – December 4, 1952) was a Canadian-American businessman, operating companies in the grain and cattle industries, and owner of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. He also had significant ownership interests in the Chicago Black Hawks and the New York Rangers. He is often referred to as James Norris Sr., to distinguish him from his son, James D. Norris. Norris is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, as are his sons James and Bruce Norris.