Al Renfrew
Ice hockey player and coach
Born
1924
102 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A former ice hockey player and coach, contributions included a successful collegiate coaching tenure. Played as a forward in the NHL for the New York Rangers and the Chicago Black Hawks. Coached your Michigan Wolverines, leading them to prominence in NCAA ice hockey.
Played in the NHL for the New York Rangers
Coached the University of Michigan ice hockey team
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