George Gee Ice hockey player

George Nathaniel "Hully" Gee (June 28, 1922 in Stratford, Ontario – January 14, 1972 in Detroit, Michigan) was a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. George died in 1972 while playing for the Detroit Red Wings oldtimers. In between the 2nd and 3rd period of a game, Gee went outside to smoke a cigarette, and while smoking, he had a severe heart attack and died.

Personal facts

Birth dateJune 28, 1922
Birth place
Ontario , Canada , Stratford Ontario
Date of deathJanuary 14, 1972
Place of death
Detroit , Michigan , United States
Height (meters)1.8034
Weight (Kilograms)81.648

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Ice hockey player

Career start1941
Career end1957
former team
Detroit Red Wings
Chicago Blackhawks
position
Centre (ice hockey)
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