Larry Hillman

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Larry Hillman
Born (1937-02-05)February 5, 1937
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Died May 31, 2022(2022-05-31) (aged 85)
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Detroit Red Wings
Boston Bruins
Toronto Maple Leafs
Minnesota North Stars
Montreal Canadiens
Philadelphia Flyers
Los Angeles Kings
Buffalo Sabres
Cleveland Crusaders
Winnipeg Jets
Playing career 1955–1976

Lawrence Morley Hillman (February 5, 1937 – May 31, 2022) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and coach. He played for 15 different teams in his 22 professional seasons. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) between 1955 and 1973, and then in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1973 to 1976.

Hillman died on June 3, 2022, at the age of 85.[1][2]

References[change | change source]

  1. Hornby, Lance (June 4, 2022). "Four-time Maple Leafs Cup winner Larry Hillman dies". The Post. Postmedia. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  2. Stubbs, Dave (June 5, 2022). "'Hillman Hex' lives on for Maple Leafs after defenseman dies at 85". NHL.com. Retrieved June 6, 2022.