Jim Westby
American ice hockey player
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James Allen Westby (born March 5, 1937) is an American former ice hockey player and Olympian.
Born
March 5, 1937
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Height
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight
181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position
Defense
| Jim Westby | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
March 5, 1937 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| National team |
 United States | ||
| Playing career | 1956–1964 | ||
Playing career
Westby played with the United States at the 1964 Winter Olympics.[1] He previously played for the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the University of Minnesota.
Personal life
Westby's grandson, Jimmy Snuggerud, played college ice hockey for Minnesota and was drafted in the first round of the 2022 NHL entry draft by the St. Louis Blues, whom he currently plays for.[2]
