Norm Ullman

Ice Hockey Hall of Famer

Norm Ullman - Ice Hockey Hall of Famer
Born

December 26th, 1935
89 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A Canadian ice hockey player, played primarily as a center. Notable career included playing for the Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Los Angeles Kings. Achieved significant success in the National Hockey League (NHL), being recognized as one of the top players of his era. Contributed to multiple All-Star selections and won the NHL's Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, cementing a legacy in the sport.

Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982

Won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1965

Played for the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs

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