1955 World Champion Jim Fairburn

Regina Capitals- 1947-48, San Francisco Shamrocks 1948-49, Minneapolis Millers 1948-49, back to the Shamrocks for 1949-50. Portland Eagles 1950-51, Seattle Ironmen 1951-52, Victoria Cougars 1952-53, New Westminster Royals 1953-54. Eight teams in seven years. Thirty goal seasons were the norm for Mr. Fairburn. Jim Fairburn made a living playing hockey on the west coast of the United States and Canada.
In 1954-55 Fairburn signed on with Grant Warwick and the Penticton Vees. Their job - take back the World Championship from the Soviet Union. The dreaded Soviets won their first ever World Championships over a Senior 'B' Canadian squad in 1954.
The Vees were successful in their quest, providing the hightlight of Fairburn's career. At last report, Fairburn remained in the town that made him famous- Penticton.