Keith Magnuson
Canadian ice hockey player (1947–2003)
Keith Magnuson (April 27, 1947 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – December 15, 2003 in Vaughan, Ontario) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who was the captain of the Chicago Blackhawks from 1976 to 1979. He died in a car accident and the driver of the car, fellow NHL alumni Rob Ramage survived and was charged with vehicular manslaughter.
| Keith Magnuson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Magnuson in 1973 | |||
| Born |
April 27, 1947 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | ||
| Died |
December 15, 2003 (aged 56) Vaughan, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Playing career | 1969–1979 | ||
His jersey number is retired by the Chicago Blackhawks.
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| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Keith Christiansen |
WCHA Player of the Year 1967–68 |
Succeeded by Murray McLachlan |
| Preceded by Gerry Powers |
NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player 1969 |
Succeeded by Dan Lodboa |
| Sporting positions | ||
| Preceded by Pit Martin Stan Mikita |
Chicago Black Hawks captain 1976–79 |
Succeeded by Terry Ruskowski |
| Preceded by Eddie Johnston |
Head coach of the Chicago Black Hawks 1980–82 |
Succeeded by Bob Pulford |