Wayne Hillman
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| Wayne Hillman | |
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| Born | November 13, 1938 Kirkland Lake, ON, CAN |
| Died | November 24, 1990 (aged 52) |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) |
| Position | Defence |
| Shot | Left |
| Played for | NHL Chicago Black Hawks New York Rangers Minnesota North Stars Philadelphia Flyers WHA Cleveland Crusaders |
| Playing career | 1957–1975 |
Wayne James Hillman (November 13, 1938 – November 24, 1990) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Black Hawks, New York Rangers, Minnesota North Stars and Philadelphia Flyers. He also played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) for the Cleveland Crusaders. He was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, and was the younger brother of defenceman Larry Hillman. Hillman played in one playoff game for Chicago in 1961, but his name was still engraved on the Stanley Cup with the rest of the team. Wayne Hillman died of cancer on November 24, 1990.
External links [edit]
- Wayne Hillman's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
- Wayne Hillman's biography at Legends of Hockey
- Picture of Wayne Hillman's Name on the 1961 Stanley Cup Plaque
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