Bill Hunter (ice hockey)
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William Dickenson Hunter, OC (May 5, 1920 – December 16, 2002) was a Canadian sports promoter and ice hockey player, coach, manager, and investor. Also known as "Wild Bill", Hunter co-founded the Western Hockey League (WHL), helped to launch the World Hockey Association (WHA), and worked to bring professional hockey to Edmonton and to his hometown of Saskatoon.
For other people with the same name, see William Hunter (disambiguation).
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Bill Hunter | |
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Born | (1920-05-05)May 5, 1920 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
Died | December 16, 2002(2002-12-16) (aged 82) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Occupation(s) | Ice hockey manager, coach, and investor |
Known for | Founding of: Western Hockey League World Hockey Association Edmonton Oilers |
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