Bill Ezinicki

William "Wild Bill" Ezinicki (March 11, 1924 – October 11, 2012) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs (1944–1950), the Boston Bruins (1950–1952), and the New York Rangers (1954–1955) of the NHL.

Bill Ezinicki
Ezinicki pictured c. 1946
Born	(1924-03-11)March 11, 1924 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died	October 11, 2012(2012-10-11) (aged 88) Gloucester, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position	Right Wing
Shot	Right
Played for	Toronto Maple Leafs Boston Bruins New York Rangers
Playing career	1944–1956

Ezinicki was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was best known as a gritty hard-hitting player. He won three Stanley Cups with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1947, 1948 and 1949.

Ezinicki became a professional golfer after retiring from hockey. He was head professional at The International in Bolton, Massachusetts. He won several tournaments in the New England region including four state opens in 1960. He was elected to the New England section of the PGA Hall of Fame in 1997.

Ezinicki, a long-time resident of Bolton, Massachusetts, died at the age of 88 on October 11, 2012.[1]