John McCormack (ice hockey)
John Ronald "Johnny" McCormack (August 2, 1925 – February 22, 2017) was a Canadian ice hockey centre. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta. McCormack began his National Hockey League career with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1947. He also played for the Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Black Hawks. He retired from the NHL in 1955 season.
| John McCormack | |
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| Born | August 2, 1925 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Died | February 22, 2017 (aged 91) Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) |
| Position | Centre |
| Shot | Left |
| Played for | Toronto Maple Leafs Montreal Canadiens Chicago Blackhawks |
| National team |  Canada
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| Playing career | 1947–1955 |
McCormack won two Stanley Cups in his career, one in 1951 with Toronto and another in 1953 with Montreal. He also won the 1945 Memorial Cup with the St. Michael's Majors and the Allan Cup in 1950 with the Toronto Marlboroughs.
McCormack died on February 22, 2017 at his home in Oshawa, Ontario, aged 91.[1]
References
- ↑ "Former Cup-winning Leaf Johnny McCormack dead at 91 - Toronto Sun". 23 February 2017.
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