William Gibson (ice hockey)
Canadian ice hockey player
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William James "Bill, Billy" Gibson (April 22, 1927 – August 29, 2006) was a Canadian ice hockey player.
Died
August 29, 2006 (aged 79)
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Height
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight
175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
| Bill Gibson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
April 22, 1927 | ||
| Died |
August 29, 2006 (aged 79) Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Lethbridge Maple Leafs Edmonton Mercurys | ||
| National team |
 Canada | ||
| Playing career | 1947–1957 | ||
|
Medal record | |||
He lived in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Gibson was a member of the Edmonton Mercurys that won a gold medal at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway. During the tournament, he scored 15 goals and 7 assists in 8 games, making him the top scorer.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com
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