Larry Hillman
| Larry Hillman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Hillman in 1958 | |||
| Born |
February 5, 1937 Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died |
May 31, 2022 (aged 85) Sudbury, Ontario, Canada | ||
| 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. One of the most travelled players in hockey history, 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. After retiring he spent parts of three seasons as a coach in the WHA. Hillman had his name engraved on the Stanley Cup six times during his playing career.