Fernie Flaman
| Fernie Flaman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockey Hall of Fame, 1990 | |||
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Flaman in 2011 | |||
| Born |
January 25, 1927 Dysart, Saskatchewan, Canada | ||
| Died |
June 22, 2012 (aged 85) Westwood, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Boston Bruins Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
| Playing career | 1943–1964 | ||
Ferdinand Charles Carl "Fernie" Flaman (January 25, 1927 – June 22, 2012) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League. He was known as a physical defensive defenceman and a consummate bodychecker. As a coach, Flaman was successful at the collegiate ranks as the head coach of Northeastern University.