George Blair (ice hockey)
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George Blair | |||
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Born |
South Porcupine, Ontario, Canada | September 15, 1929||
Died |
July 9, 2010 Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada | (aged 80)||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
Weight | 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for | Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
Playing career | 1949–1965 |
George Johnston "Dusty" Blair (September 15, 1929 – July 9, 2010)[1] was a Canadian professional hockey player.
Career
Blair began his career when he signed with the Pittsburgh Hornets of the AHL.[2] He played with the Toronto Maple Leafs for two games, beating his brother, Chuck Blair, by one game. He then went on to play in the OMHL, AHL, MMHL, QMHL, OHA, WHL, EPHL, and EHL. He retired with the Nashville Dixie Flyers after the 1964–65 season.[2]
References
- ^ "Dusty Blair Obituary". Toronto Star. legacy.com. 2010-07-12. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
- ^ a b "Dusty Blair Stats and bio". Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum. Retrieved 2008-06-18.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from
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