Keith Magnuson
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 (1.83 m) |
| 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 |