John McCormack
Ice hockey player; NHL champion
Born
August 2nd, 1925
99 years ago
Died
September 16th, 1945
79 years ago — 20 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Born in 1925 in Canada, this ice hockey player enjoyed a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL). Playing primarily as a right winger, he contributed to teams such as the New York Rangers and the Boston Bruins. His career spanned from the mid-1940s to the early 1950s, during which he participated in several notable games, including the Stanley Cup Playoffs. His skill on the ice helped his teams achieve competitive success during his playing years.
Won the Stanley Cup with the New York Rangers in 1940
Compiled over 200 career NHL points
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