Doug Jarrett facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Doug Jarrett |
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| Born | April 22, 1944 London, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died | February 10, 2014 (aged 69) Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Chicago Black Hawks New York Rangers |
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| Playing career | 1960–1977 | ||
Douglas William "Doug" Jarrett (April 22, 1944 – February 10, 2014) was a Canadian ice hockey player. He played as a Defense in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was known for his time with the Chicago Black Hawks and New York Rangers.
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Who Was Doug Jarrett?
Doug Jarrett was born in London, Ontario, Canada. This happened on April 22, 1944. He grew up to become a famous ice hockey player. He was a very important part of his teams.
His Role as a Defenceman
In ice hockey, a defenceman is a player who mainly helps protect their team's goal. They try to stop the other team from scoring. Doug Jarrett was very good at this job. He played a strong defensive game.
Playing in the NHL
Doug Jarrett played for two main teams in the National Hockey League. He played for the Chicago Black Hawks. He also played for the New York Rangers. His professional hockey career started in 1960. It lasted until 1977. He spent many years playing at the highest level of ice hockey.
After Hockey
After his playing career, Doug Jarrett stayed involved with hockey. He worked with the Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association. This group helps former players. In 2011, he was honored for his sports achievements. He was added to the London (Ontario) Sports Hall of Fame.
His Later Years
Doug Jarrett passed away on February 10, 2014. He was 69 years old. He died in Fort Erie, Ontario.
