Don Deacon
For the Canadian politician, see Donald Deacon.
| Don Deacon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
June 2, 1912 Regina, SK, CAN | ||
| Died |
August 1, 1943 (aged 31) Vancouver, BC, CAN | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
NHL Detroit Red Wings IHL Detroit Olympics IAHL Pittsburgh Hornets Indianapolis Capitals AHL Cleveland Barons | ||
| Playing career | 1935–1942 | ||
Donald John Deacon (June 2, 1912 in Regina, Saskatchewan – August 1, 1943 in Vancouver, British Columbia) was a professional ice hockey winger who played parts of three seasons for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League from 1936–37 to 1939–40.
Deacon played 30 career NHL games scoring six goals and four assists for ten points. In his only two playoff games, he scored two goals and added an assist. Deacon died after falling from a balcony at a friend's Christmas party in Vancouver, British Columbia while on military leave in 1943.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ Deacon at Find A Grave.
External links
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