Larry Zeidel
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| Position | Defence |
| Shot | Left |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg/13 st 3 lb) |
| Pro clubs | Detroit Red Wings Chicago Black Hawks Philadelphia Flyers |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | June 1, 1928 , Montreal, PQ, CAN |
| Pro career | 1951 – 1969 |
Larry Zeidel (born June 1, 1928 in Montreal, Quebec) is a Jewish retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.
He played for the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Black Hawks in the early 1950s, and concluded his career with the Philadelphia Flyers in the late 1960s. In between, he played for numerous teams in the Western Hockey League (minor pro) and the American Hockey League.
He won a Stanley Cup in 1952 with the Detroit Red Wings. He won the Calder Cup in 1964 with the Cleveland Barons.
Promoted himself to all 1967 expansion franchises using a self-made promotion kit and resume, subsequently drawing the interest of the Philadelphia Flyers who signed him to a contract at age 39. While playing for the Philadelphia Flyers he was involved in a violent stick-swinging duel with Boston's Eddie Shack.
[edit] External links
- Larry Zeidel's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
- Larry Zeidel's biography at Legends of Hockey
