Turk Broda

Walter Edward “Turk” Broda (May 15, 1914 – October 17, 1972) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was born in Brandon, Manitoba on May 15, 1914 to a Polish-Canadian family. He joined the Maple Leafs in 1936. Broda stepped away from hockey from 1943 to 1946 so he could fight in World War II. He returned to the Leafs in 1946.

Turk Broda
Hockey Hall of Fame, 1967
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Broda (pictured in 1948), with the Stanley Cup and Vezina Trophy
Born (1914-05-15)May 15, 1914
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Died October 17, 1972(1972-10-17) (aged 58)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 1935–1943
1946–1951

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