What is "conacher"

Conacher is a surname of Scottish origin. The name refers to the following people, who have all been professional athletes:

• Three Canadian brothers and their sons, who all were professional athletes:
  • Lionel Conacher (1900–1954), multi-sport athlete, also a politician
    • Lionel's son Lionel Conacher Jr. (born 1936), Canadian football
    • Lionel's son Brian Conacher (born 1941), ice hockey
  • Charlie Conacher (1909–1967), ice hockey
    • Charlie's son Pete Conacher (born 1932), ice hockey
  • Roy Conacher (1916–1984), ice hockey
• Another relative of the family:
  • Cory Conacher (born 1989), ice hockey

And to:

• Jim Conacher (born 1921), British-born Canadian, ice hockey
• Pat Conacher (born 1959), Canadian, ice hockey