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In 1932, the NHL let grain merchant James E. Norris, who had made two previous unsuccessful bids to buy an NHL team, purchase the Falcons.
Earlier in the century, Norris had played on one of hockey's early powers, the Montreal HC, nicknamed the " Winged Wheelers.
" Norris transformed the club's logo into the first version of the Red Wings logo as it is known today.
Adams managed to pass his probationary period by leading the renamed franchise to first ever playoff series victory over the Montreal Maroons.
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