Dick Gamble facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dick Gamble |
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| Born | November 16, 1928 Moncton, NB, CAN |
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| Died | March 22, 2018 (aged 89) Pittsford, New York, USA |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 177 lb (80 kg; 12 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Montreal Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs Chicago Black Hawks |
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| Playing career | 1950–1969 | ||
Richard Frank "Dick" Gamble was a Canadian ice hockey player. He was born on November 16, 1928, in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. He passed away on March 22, 2018, in Pittsford, New York, USA. Dick Gamble played as a left winger in the National Hockey League (NHL) for nine seasons. He played for famous teams like the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Chicago Black Hawks. A big highlight of his career was winning the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1953.
Playing in the National Hockey League
Dick Gamble started his professional hockey career in 1950. He played for three different teams in the NHL.
- He spent six seasons with the Montreal Canadiens.
- He played one season with the Chicago Black Hawks.
- He also played two seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
One of his biggest achievements was helping the Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup in 1953. The Stanley Cup is one of the oldest and most famous trophies in sports.
Success in the American Hockey League
Besides the NHL, Dick Gamble also played in the American Hockey League (AHL). He spent a lot of time with the Rochester Americans team.
- With the Rochester Americans, he won the Calder Cup three times. The Calder Cup is the championship trophy for the AHL.
- In the 1968–69 season, he became a player-coach for the Americans. This means he was still playing while also helping to coach the team.
The Rochester Americans honored Dick Gamble by retiring his jersey number, which was #9. This is a special way to remember important players.
