George Blair (ice hockey)

George Blair (ice hockey): George Blair

Born September 15, 1929(1929-09-15)
South Porcupine, ON, CAN

Died July 9, 2010(2010-07-09) (aged 80)
Fort Erie, ON, CAN

Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)

Weight 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb)

Position Center

Shot Left

Played for Toronto Maple Leafs

Playing career 1949–1965

George "Dusty" Blair (September 15, 1929 – July 9, 2010) was a professional hockey player. He became pro when he signed with the Pittsburgh Hornets of the AHL.^[1] He played with the Toronto Maple Leafs for two games, beating his brother, Chuck Blair, by one game.^[1] He then went on to play in the OMHL, AHL, MMHL, QMHL, OHA, WHL, EPHL, and the EHL.^[1] He retired with the Nashville Dixie Flyers after the 1964-65 season.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Dusty Blair Stats and bio". Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum. http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=12011. Retrieved 2008-06-18.

External links

George Blair's biography at Legends of Hockey

George Blair's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database

Persondata

Name Blair, George

Alternative names

Short description Canadian ice hockey player

Date of birth September 15, 1929

Place of birth South Porcupine, ON, CAN

Date of death July 9, 2010

Place of death Fort Erie, ON, CAN

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George Blair
Born	September 15, 1929(1929-09-15) South Porcupine, ON, CAN
Died	July 9, 2010(2010-07-09) (aged 80) Fort Erie, ON, CAN
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight	160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb)
Position	Center
Shot	Left
Played for	Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career	1949–1965