Gus Bodnar
August Bodnar (April 24, 1923 – July 1, 2005) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who was the Calder Memorial Trophy winner as the National Hockey League's rookie of the year for the 1943–44 season. He played 12 seasons in the NHL from 1943 to 1955, for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks and Boston Bruins.
| Gus Bodnar | |||
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NHL president Red Dutton shown presenting the Calder Memorial Trophy to Bodnar in 1944. | |||
| Born |
April 24, 1923 Fort William, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died |
July 1, 2005 (aged 82) Oshawa, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Toronto Maple Leafs Chicago Black Hawks Boston Bruins | ||
| Playing career | 1943–1955 | ||
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