Willard Rice

American ice hockey player (1895–1967) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Willard Wadsworth Rice (April 21, 1895 – July 21, 1967) was an American ice hockey player who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics.

Born April 21, 1895 (1895-04-21)
Died July 21, 1967(1967-07-21) (aged 72)
Position Left wing
National team  United States
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Willard Rice
Born April 21, 1895 (1895-04-21)
Died July 21, 1967(1967-07-21) (aged 72)
Position Left wing
National team  United States
Playing career 19141926
Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1924 ChamonixTeam competition
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Rice was born in Newton, Massachusetts the son of Abbott Barnes Rice, a Massachusetts legislator, and Amy Thurber (Bridges) Rice. He was a graduate of Harvard University in 1922.[1][2] Rice played hockey with the Boston Athletic Association team in the 1920s and 1930s that played at the Boston Arena. He was a member of the American ice hockey team in the 1924 Winter Olympics that won the silver medal. Rice had a career as an executive with a soap manufacturing company. He died in Weston, Massachusetts on 21 July 1967.[3]

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