Jim Mikol facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jim Mikol |
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| Born | June 11, 1938 Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died | March 15, 2014 (aged 75) The Villages, Florida, USA |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing/Defence | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Toronto Maple Leafs New York Rangers |
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| Playing career | 1956–1970 | ||
James Stanley Mikol (born June 11, 1938 – died March 15, 2014) was a professional ice hockey player from Canada. He played as a left wing and also as a defenceman. He was part of the National Hockey League (NHL), playing for two famous teams: the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Rangers.
James Mikol: A Hockey Player
James Mikol was born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. He started his professional hockey career in 1956. He was known for being able to play two different positions on the ice, which is quite special for a hockey player.
Playing in the NHL
During his career, James Mikol played 34 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). The NHL is the top professional ice hockey league in North America. Playing in the NHL is a big achievement for any hockey player.
Teams He Played For
James Mikol played for two well-known NHL teams. First, he was a player for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs are one of the original and most historic teams in the NHL. Later in his career, he also played for the New York Rangers. The Rangers are another very popular team, based in New York City.
James Mikol's career in professional hockey lasted until 1970. He passed away on March 15, 2014, in The Villages, Florida, USA.
