Leo H. Roy Collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MS-739

Staff Only

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Collection, 1952-2004, compiled by the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections contains biographical information on the life of Leo H. Roy, Michigan Technological University alumnus and state senator for the four-county Copper Country district. Includes scans of newspaper clippings, photographs and other material describing the life of Leo H. Roy. Also contains supporting information for the nomination of Leo H. Roy to the Michigan Technological University's Sports Hall of Fame.

Dates

1952-2004

Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Biography

Leo Roy, who died in 1968, played hockey for Houghton High School and Portage Lake in the 1920s. After playing for a Hurontown team known as "Radio 6," Leo Roy played for Michigan Tech University from 1926-28, including the first championship hockey team.[CR]In 1948, he was elected to the Michigan State Legislature as the senator for the 32nd district and served in this position for 10 years. While serving in the Michigan Senate, Roy promoted projects that would benefit the Copper Country, including obtaining money for the first artificial ice at Dee Stadium, Michigan Technological University's home stadium at the time.