Gordon Juckes
Canadian ice hockey player
Born
June 20th, 1914
110 years ago
Died
1994
31 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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An ice hockey player played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 1940s. He played for the Montreal Canadiens and later for the New York Rangers. Juckes' career in the NHL was marked by a strong defensive presence and contributions to team success during a competitive era.
Played for the Montreal Canadiens
Played for the New York Rangers
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