Bryan Hextall
Canadian ice hockey player
Died when: 70 years 360 days (851 months)Star Sign: Leo
Bryan Aldwyn Hextall (July 31, 1913 – July 25, 1984) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Considered one of the top wingers of the 1940s, he led the NHL in goal scoring twice and in points once.
Additionally, he was named a first-team All-Star three times, and a second-team All-Star once.Hextall scored the overtime winning goal that clinched the 1940 Stanley Cup for the Rangers.
He is the father of one of hockey's greatest families, as his sons Bryan Jr. and Dennis, and grandson Ron all had lengthy NHL careers.
Bryan Sr. was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1969.
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