Wayne Hillman
Wayne James Hillman (November 13, 1938 – November 24, 1990) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He played 14 seasons in the NHL.
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Born | Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada | November 13, 1938
Died | November 24, 1990 | (aged 52)
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) |
Position | Defenceman |
Played for | NHL: Chicago Black Hawks New York Rangers Minnesota North Stars Philadelphia Flyers WHA: Cleveland Crusaders |
Playing career | 1957–1975 |
Hillman played in the NHL with the Chicago Black Hawks for 5 seasons, the New York Rangers for 4 seasons, the Minnesota North Stars for 1 season and the Philadelphia Flyers for 4 seasons. Hillman also played for the Cleveland Crusaders of the World Hockey Association for 2 seasons and retired after his time with the Crusaders wa done.
Even though Hillman only played 1 playoff game for the Black Hawks in the 1960-61 NHL season his name was still engraved on the Stanley Cup.
Hillman died of cancer on November 24, 1990.