Bill White
Ice hockey player and coach
Born
August 26th, 1939
85 years ago
Died
2017
8 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Black Hawks and the New York Rangers. Coached the New Jersey Devils and served as an executive with Hockey Canada. Contributed to various levels of Canadian ice hockey, including coaching youth and national teams, and participated in international competitions.
Played for the Chicago Black Hawks
Coached the New Jersey Devils
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