10 Facts About Bill Gadsby

William Alexander Gadsby was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Chicago Black Hawks, New York Rangers, and Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League between 1946 and 1966.

Bill Gadsby began his outstanding hockey career in Calgary playing for several minor league teams including the Alberta Midget champions in 1942.

Bill Gadsby played two years for the Edmonton Junior Canadians before joining the Chicago Black Hawks in 1946.

Bill Gadsby was captain twice during his eight years with them.

Bill Gadsby contracted polio in 1952 but fought back without interrupting his hockey career, although he spent three weeks in the hospital.

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Bill Gadsby was a First Team All-Star three times and a Second Team All-Star four times.

Bill Gadsby came closest to winning the Cup in 1964, when the Detroit Red Wings lost a seven-game final series to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Bill Gadsby was inducted to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 1986 as an athlete.

Bill Gadsby was an "Honored Member" of the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association, and was active in its efforts to raise money for children's charities in Metro Detroit.

Bill Gadsby died at the age of 88 on March 10,2016 in Farmington Hills, Michigan following a period of failing health.