Dirk Graham Ice hockey player

Dirk Milton Graham (born July 29, 1959) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota North Stars in the National Hockey League. He was honored in 1991 as the Frank J. Selke Trophy winner for outstanding defensive play by a forward. Graham served as head coach of the Blackhawks during the 1998–99 season before being relieved of his duties after 59 games. Graham was the first NHL captain of African descent.

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 29, 1959
Birth place
Saskatchewan , Regina Saskatchewan , Canada
Height (meters)1.8034
Weight (Kilograms)86.184

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Ice hockey player

Career start1979
Career end1995
draft89th overall
draft team
Vancouver Canucks
draft year1979
former team
National Hockey League
International Hockey League (1945–2001)
Chicago Blackhawks
Minnesota North Stars
Dallas Black Hawks
Central Professional Hockey League
American Hockey League
Springfield Indians
Toledo Goaldiggers
Salt Lake Golden Eagles
position
Winger (ice hockey)
shootsRight

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External resources

  1. http://www.hockeydraftcentral.com/1979/79089.html