Harry Lumley was born in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada on November 11, 1926. The man known as 'Apple Cheeks' grew up playing local minor sports, but took quickly to hockey and wound up being a top notch goalkeeper. He 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.

He 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's Tony Esposito recorded 15 in 1969-70.

After a long and successful stint in the Motor City, Lumley played for New York, Chicago, Toronto and 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. Died September 13, 1998.