Johnny Gottselig facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Johnny Gottselig |
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| Born | June 24, 1906 Odessa, Russian Empire |
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| Died | May 15, 1986 (aged 80) Chicago, Illinois, USA |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 158 lb (72 kg; 11 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Playing career | 1928–1945 | ||
John Gottselig (24 June 1906 - 15 May 1986) was a professional ice hockey centre that played a combined 16 seasons with the Chicago Black Hawks of the NHL.
Gottselig was only the second player born in the Russian Empire to play in the NHL. During his time with the Black Hawks, he won the Stanley Cup two time, once in 1934 and once in 1938. He was named the captain of the Black Hawks during the time that they won their second Stanley Cup. He retired in 1945 and became the coach of the Black Hawks in 1944. This made him the first European-born head coach in NHL history. He was also the Director of Public Relations for the Black Hawks when they won the Stanley Cup in 1961. His name wasn't engraved on the cup but he was included on the team.
| Preceded by Chuck Gardiner |
Chicago Black Hawks captain 1935–40 |
Succeeded by Earl Seibert |
| Preceded by Paul Thompson |
Head coach of the Chicago Black Hawks 1944–48 |
Succeeded by Charlie Conacher |
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