Gus Mortson
James Angus Gerald "Old Hardrock" Mortson (January 24, 1925 – August 8, 2015) was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks, and Detroit Red Wings, winning four Stanley Cups with Toronto. He also played in eight NHL All Star Games.
| Gus Mortson | |||
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Mortson at St. Michaels College, c. 1944 | |||
| Born |
January 24, 1925 New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died |
August 8, 2015 (aged 90) Timmins, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Toronto Maple Leafs Chicago Black Hawks Detroit Red Wings | ||
| Playing career | 1945–1967 | ||
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