Carl Brewer (ice hockey) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Carl Brewer |
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| Born | October 21, 1938 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died | August 25, 2001 (aged 62) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 178 lb (81 kg; 12 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Toronto Maple Leafs HIFK Detroit Red Wings St. Louis Blues Toronto Toros |
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| National team | .svg){kind=small} Canada |
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| Playing career | 1957–1980 | ||
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Representing  Canada |
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| Ice Hockey World Championships | ||
| Bronze | 1967 Ice Hockey World Championships | |
Carl Thomas Brewer (born October 21, 1938 – died August 25, 2001) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was known as a strong defenceman, which is a player who helps protect their team's goal. Carl went to De La Salle College and Riverdale Collegiate Institute before starting his hockey career.
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Carl Brewer: A Hockey Champion
Carl Brewer began his exciting hockey journey with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1958. He also played for other famous teams like the Detroit Red Wings and the St. Louis Blues. He was a key player for the Maple Leafs when they won the amazing Stanley Cup three times in a row: in 1962, 1963, and 1964.
Playing for Canada and in Finland
After leaving the Maple Leafs in 1965, Carl decided to play as an amateur for a while. This meant he wasn't paid to play. He joined the Canadian National team in 1966 and 1967. With the national team, he helped Canada win a bronze medal at the 1967 Ice Hockey World Championships.
Later, Carl played for a team called HIFK in Finland. Even though he was only there for a short time, he made a huge impact on Finnish hockey. Because of his influence, he was honored and added to the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 2003.
Helping Fellow Players
Carl Brewer was also known for his strong sense of fairness. In the 1990s, he played a very important role in helping other hockey players. He worked hard to make sure that Alan Eagleson, who used to be in charge of the NHL Players' Association, was held responsible for mismanaging players' money. Carl's efforts helped players get back over $50 million that they were owed from their pension funds. This showed his dedication to his fellow athletes.
Awards and Achievements
Carl Brewer received many honors during and after his hockey career:
- He was chosen for the NHL Second All-Star Team in 1962, 1965, and 1970.
- He was named to the NHL First All-Star Team in 1963.
- He won the Stanley Cup three times with the Toronto Maple Leafs: in 1962, 1963, and 1964.
- He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 2003.
- He was also inducted into Canada's Sports Hall Of Fame in 2002.
Family Life
Carl Brewer passed away on August 25, 2001, due to heart problems. His son, Mike Brewer, also became a professional hockey player. Mike was an All-American player at Brown University in 1992, following in his father's footsteps.
