Carl Kaiser

Carl Joseph Kaiser (born April 8, 1927 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Kaiser was born into a large family and, as a youth, demonstrated athletic ability, particularly in hockey.

Career

Kaiser played for the Vancouver Canucks during the 1950s (1952 through 1957) as left defenceman. He was selected to the Vancouver Canucks 1950s All Decade Team for his work at that position, and he is in the Vancouver Canucks Hall of Fame for that time period.[1]

During his playing years, Kaiser stood 6 feet (1.8 m) tall with a playing weight of 200 pounds (91 kg). Kaiser shot left and also enjoyed amateur success in other sports including baseball and golf as a hobby. He retired in 1963.

References

  1. The Canuck Library.
  • The Lethbridge Herald historical archives


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