Larry Hillman
Canadian ice hockey player (1937–2022)
Lawrence Morley Hillman (February 5, 1937 – May 31, 2022) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and coach. He played for 15 different teams in his 22 professional seasons. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) between 1955 and 1973, and then in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1973 to 1976.
Larry Hillman | |||
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Born |
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada | February 5, 1937||
Died | May 31, 2022 | (aged 85)||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Detroit Red Wings Boston Bruins Toronto Maple Leafs Minnesota North Stars Montreal Canadiens Philadelphia Flyers Los Angeles Kings Buffalo Sabres Cleveland Crusaders Winnipeg Jets | ||
Playing career | 1955–1976 |
References
change- ↑ Hornby, Lance (June 4, 2022). "Four-time Maple Leafs Cup winner Larry Hillman dies". The Post. Postmedia. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ↑ Stubbs, Dave (June 5, 2022). "'Hillman Hex' lives on for Maple Leafs after defenseman dies at 85". NHL.com. Retrieved June 6, 2022.