George Armstrong
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George Armstrong, known affectionately as "Chief," was a professional ice hockey player whose career spanned several decades, primarily with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on July 6, 1930, in Bowland's Bay, Ontario, Armstrong was of Irish and Algonquin descent, a heritage that earned him his enduring nickname. Armstrong's journey in hockey began in

George Armstrong, known affectionately as "Chief," was a professional ice hockey player whose career spanned several decades, primarily with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on July 6, 1930, in Bowland's Bay, Ontario, Armstrong was of Irish and Algonquin descent, a heritage that earned him his enduring nickname. Armstrong's journey in hockey began in

Career Scoring Stats

NHL 1950-1971

Goals

296

Assists

417

Points

713

Plus/Minus

15

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Career Timeline

1950-1971

Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)

Player

1989

Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)

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Born Jul 6th, 1930

Died Jan 24th, 2021

Age 90 years old

Height / Weight 6' 1" 184 lbs

Position R

Sweater #s 33 · 20 · 15 · 10

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