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Post by TTX on Jul 28, 2024 18:13:10 GMT -5
RIP
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Post by jimsteel on Jul 29, 2024 18:15:05 GMT -5
Murray Costello, a Canadian ice hockey player, executive, and administrator, passed away at the age of 90. His remarkable seven-decade career left an indelible mark on the game of hockey. As a player, Costello spent four seasons in the National Hockey League. Born in South Porcupine, Ontario, on February 24, 1934, he played for Toronto St. Michael’s in the Ontario Hockey League before joining the NHL. His career included stints with the Chicago Black Hawks and the Detroit Red Wings, totaling 163 regular-season games and five Stanley Cup Playoff appearances. But it was Costello’s impact off the ice that truly defined his legacy. He transitioned from playing to leadership roles, becoming an influential figure in Canadian and international hockey. Here are some highlights: Builder and Hall of Famer: Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder in 2005, Costello’s vision and passion transformed the sport. His leadership extended to both the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) and Hockey Canada. Women’s Hockey Advocate: Costello championed women’s hockey, playing a pivotal role in establishing the IIHF Women’s World Championship. His efforts also led to women’s hockey being added to the Winter Olympics. Program of Excellence and World Juniors: As CAHA president, he created the Program of Excellence, which produced 10 gold medals for Canada at the world junior level. His vision and commitment elevated Canadian hockey. International Influence: Costello served on the IIHF Council from 1998 to 2012, including five years as vice president. He became an IIHF Lifetime Member in 2012. Honors and Recognition: An officer of the Order of Canada, Costello received numerous accolades, including induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, the IIHF Hall of Fame, and the Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame. Murray Costello’s legacy transcends statistics; it lives on in the hearts of hockey enthusiasts worldwide. His dedication to the game, unwavering leadership, and commitment to growth will forever inspire generations to come. Condolences to Costello’s family and friends during this time of loss. Special thanks to frequent contributors Craig Seitz and Dave Dallas Reed for their notification of Costello's passing.
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Post by jimsteel on Jul 29, 2024 18:57:22 GMT -5
Mel Held, a former MLB pitcher, passed away on July 20th at the age of 95. He appeared in four Major League Baseball games as a relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles at the outset of the 1956 season, and had a 13-year career in minor league baseball. Held, nicknamed "Country," was a nine-year minor league veteran when he pitched for the Orioles in 1956, having signed with the team when it was the St. Louis Browns in 1947. His performance during the 1955 season for the San Antonio Missions of the Class AA Texas League — (he posted a 24–7 won-lost record and a 2.87 earned run average), earned him a call-up to Baltimore the following year. In his first two MLB games, on April 27–28, Held pitched a total of three innings of scoreless relief against the Washington Senators. In his next two appearances, however, in May against the first-division Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees, Held surrendered four earned runs and five hits in four innings. Altogether, Held gave up seven hits in seven innings pitched in MLB, with three walks and four strikeouts. Held was sent back to the minor leagues for good at the May cutdown. His career continued through 1959, and he won 131 minor-league games.
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Post by jimsteel on Jul 29, 2024 18:59:34 GMT -5
Len Haley, a former NHL right-winger, passed away on July 24th at the age of 92. He played in 30 games in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings during the 1959–60 and 1960–61 seasons. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1951 to 1972, was mainly spent in the minor Western Hockey League. Haley played in 795 regular-season WHL contests with Edmonton, Brandon, Saskatoon, San Francisco, Seattle and San Diego. He was a four-time Patrick winner with Brandon, Edmonton, and twice with San Francisco. The following are the teams he played for during his long tenured professional hockey career. 1947–48 Edmonton Canadians 1948–49 Wetaskiwin Canadians 1948–49 Wetaskiwin Canadians 1949–50 Medicine Hat Tigers 1949–50 Medicine Hat Tigers 1950–51 Medicine Hat Tigers 1950–51 Omaha Knights 1951–52 Glace Bay Miners 1952–53 Edmonton Flyers 1953–54 Edmonton Flyers 1954–55 Edmonton Flyers 1954–55 Saskatoon Quakers 1955–56 Saskatoon Quakers 1956–57 Brandon Regals 1957–58 Hershey Bears 1958–59 Hershey Bears 1959–60 Detroit Red Wings NHL 1959–60 Edmonton Flyers 1960–61 Detroit Red Wings NHL 1960–61 Edmonton Flyers 1961–62 San Francisco Seals 1962–63 San Francisco Seals 1963–64 San Francisco Seals 1964–65 San Francisco Seals 1965–66 Seattle Totems 1966–67 San Diego Gulls 1967–68 Tulsa Oilers 1968–69 Omaha Knights 1968–69 Edmonton Monarchs 1969–70 Grand Falls-Windsor Cataracts 1969–70 New Haven Blades 1970–71 Edmonton Monarchs 1971–72 Edmonton Monarchs
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Post by on_the_edge on Jul 29, 2024 19:11:00 GMT -5
I am so confused and curious over his career years of 59-60 and 60-61. I mean he played for Detroit and Edmonton both years. Was he on Detroit than Edmonton back to Detroit and back to Edmonton? Was it via trades, cut or free agency? Just an unusual pattern IMO.
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Post by paul on Jul 29, 2024 21:44:15 GMT -5
I am so confused and curious over his career years of 59-60 and 60-61. I mean he played for Detroit and Edmonton both years. Was he on Detroit than Edmonton back to Detroit and back to Edmonton? Was it via trades, cut or free agency? Just an unusual pattern IMO. According to Wikipedia the Edmonton Flyers were a minor league affiliate of the Red Wings meaning he was likely going back and forth between the NHL and the minors. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton_Flyers
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Post by on_the_edge on Jul 30, 2024 0:00:21 GMT -5
I am so confused and curious over his career years of 59-60 and 60-61. I mean he played for Detroit and Edmonton both years. Was he on Detroit than Edmonton back to Detroit and back to Edmonton? Was it via trades, cut or free agency? Just an unusual pattern IMO. According to Wikipedia the Edmonton Flyers were a minor league affiliate of the Red Wings meaning he was likely going back and forth between the NHL and the minors. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton_FlyersAh ok. That makes sense. That was before my time. I was thinking they were an old NHL franchise lol.
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Post by TTX on Jul 30, 2024 4:55:11 GMT -5
Yeah, it would be a while before Edmonton had an NHL team. They ran the original six for a long while.
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Post by jimsteel on Aug 2, 2024 6:09:48 GMT -5
Dmitri Filimonov, a former NHL defenseman, passed away as announced on August 1st at the age of 52. The former Russian professional ice hockey defenseman played 30 games in the National Hockey League with the Ottawa Senators during the 1993–94 season. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1990 to 2006, was mainly spent in the Russian Superleague with Molot-Prikamye Perm. Internationally, Filimonov played for the Soviet national team at the 1991 Canada Cup. Filimonov was drafted 49th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, but remained in Russia with HC Dynamo Moscow and his rights were eventually traded to the Ottawa Senators in March 1993. He went on to play 30 regular-season games with the Sens, scoring a goal and four assists for five points and collecting 18 penalty minutes during the 1993–94 NHL season, splitting the season between Ottawa and their AHL affiliate, the Prince Edward Island Senators. He played one more season with P.E.I. before moving to the IHL with the Indianapolis Ice, but was hampered by injuries and only managed to play ten games. After a season in Finland for KalPa, Filimonov returned to Russia in 1997 to play for his hometown team Molot-Prikamye Perm, where he remained until he retired from hockey in 2006.
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Post by jimsteel on Aug 2, 2024 6:11:44 GMT -5
Jerry Simmons, a former NFL wide receiver, passed away on July 25th at the age of 81. Simmons was a three-year veteran wide receiver who led the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in receptions in 1962 and 1964, and was the beneficiary of the pro-style offense of Jack "Cy" McClairen during his first years as head coach of the Wildcats. After his career at B-CU (1961-1964), Simmons played for 10 seasons and 106 games in the National Football League with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Falcons. After his playing career ended, Simmons embarked on a long career as an NFL scout. During his career, he scored 9 TD's and had over 2000 yards receiving.
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