Chuck Scherza
Charles Henry Scherza (February 15, 1923 – March 16, 2014) was a professional ice hockey player who played 11 seasons in the American Hockey League, winning a Calder Cup championship with the Providence Reds in 1949. He was born in Brandon, Manitoba and died on March 16, 2014, at the age of 91.[1]
| Chuck Scherza | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
February 15, 1923 Brandon, Manitoba, Canada | ||
| Died |
March 16, 2014 (aged 91) Pawtucket, Rhode Island, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Boston Bruins New York Rangers Hershey Bears Providence Reds | ||
| Playing career | 1943–1959 | ||
Awards and achievements
- Calder Cup (AHL) Championship (1949)
- "Honoured Member" of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
References
- Mark Divver (March 17, 2014). "Former R.I. Reds great Chuck Scherza passes away at 91". Providence Journal.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Hockey-Reference.com, or Legends of Hockey, or The Internet Hockey Database
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