Leo Labine

Canadian ice hockey player; NHL Champion

Leo Labine - Canadian ice hockey player; NHL Champion
Born

July 22nd, 1931
94 years ago

Died

2005
20 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A professional ice hockey player from Canada, achieved prominence in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 1950s and 1960s. Played as a forward for the Detroit Red Wings and the New York Rangers. Captured the Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings in 1955, contributing to the team's success during that era. After leaving the NHL, also participated in the American Hockey League (AHL). His contributions to the teams in which he played are recognized in the history of Canadian ice hockey.

Won Stanley Cup with Detroit Red Wings in 1955

Played for New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings

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