Bill Gadsby

Canadian ice hockey defenceman (1927-2016)

William Alexander Gadsby (August 8, 1927 – March 10, 2016) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He played for the Chicago Black Hawks, New York Rangers, and Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League.[1] He was born in Calgary, Alberta.

Bill Gadsby
Hockey Hall of Fame, 1970
Born (1927-08-08)August 8, 1927
Calgary, AB, Canada
Died March 10, 2016(2016-03-10) (aged 88)
Farmington Hills, MI, US
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Chicago Black Hawks
New York Rangers
Detroit Red Wings
Playing career 1946–1966

Gadsby died in Farmington Hills, Michigan on March 10, 2016.[2] He was aged 88.

References change

  1. "Bill Gadsby NHL Statistics". Hockey-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2016-03-10.
  2. Krupa, Gregg (March 10, 2016). "Wings Hall of Famer Bill Gadsby dies at 88". The Detroit News. Retrieved March 10, 2016.