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Haldor Halderson

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Haldor Halderson
Haldor Halderson representing Canada at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Born (1898-01-07)January 7, 1898
Winnipeg, MB, CAN
Died August 1, 1965(1965-08-01) (aged 67)
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for Detroit Cougars (NHL)
Toronto St. Pats/Maple Leafs (NHL)
National team  Canada
Playing career 1921–1937
Olympic medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing  Canada
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Team competition
From MTS Centre Hockey Arena display, Winnipeg
From MTS Centre Hockey Arena display, Winnipeg

Harold "Slim" Halderson (January 7, 1898 – August 1, 1965) was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Icelandic immigrants.

Slim was the right wing for the Winnipeg Falcons, the Canadian team which won the gold medal. Slim then joined the Victoria Cougars and helped them win the Stanley Cup in 1925.

Awards and achievements