William Norman Colvin (December 3, 1934 – November 3, 2010) was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1956 Winter Olympics.
| Bill Colvin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
December 3, 1934 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died | November 3, 2010 (aged 75) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Played for | Toledo Mercurys | ||
| National team |
 Canada | ||
| Playing career | 1956–1962 | ||
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Ice hockey | ||
| Representing Canada
| ||
 |
1956 Cortina d'Ampezzo | Ice hockey |
Colvin was a member of the Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen who won the bronze medal for Canada in ice hockey at the 1956 Winter Olympics.[1]
Following his hockey playing days, Colvin, who had been a teacher, then became a lawyer and practiced law for over 30 years.[2]
References
edit- ^ Holland, Dave (2008). Canada's Olympic Hockey History, 1920-2010. Fenn Publishing Company Ltd. p. 86. ISBN 978-1-55168-323-2.
- ^ Bill Norman (Billy) Colvin Obituary: View Bill Colvin's Obituary by Toronto Star
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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