Bob Wilson (ice hockey) facts for kids

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Robert Wayne Wilson was born on February 18, 1934. He is from Canada and used to play professional ice hockey. He was a defenceman, which is a player who helps protect their team's goal. Robert Wilson played one game in the famous National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Black Hawks team. This happened during the 1953-1954 hockey season. He was born in Sudbury, a city in Ontario, Canada.

Robert Wilson's Hockey Career

Robert Wilson had a career playing professional ice hockey. He spent time with several teams during his years as a player. Being a defenceman meant his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals.

Playing in the NHL

The National Hockey League (NHL) is the top professional ice hockey league in North America. Many of the best hockey players in the world play in the NHL. Robert Wilson played one game for the Chicago Black Hawks in the 1953-1954 season. This was a big achievement for him.

Other Teams He Played For

Besides his time with the Chicago Black Hawks, Robert Wilson played for other professional hockey teams. These teams were part of different leagues. Playing for various teams helped him gain a lot of experience in the sport.

Some of the teams he played for include:

The Baltimore Clippers
The Buffalo Bisons
The Calgary Stampeders
The Galt Black Hawks
The Los Angeles Blades
The Sault Thunderbirds
The St. Louis Braves

These teams played in different leagues, showing his long career in professional hockey.

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