- George Sullivan (ice hockey)
Infobox Ice Hockey Player
image_size =
position = Centre
played_for =Boston Bruins
Chicago Black HawksNew York Rangers
shot = Left
height_ft = 5
height_in = 11
weight_lb = 160
nickname = Red
nationality = CAN
birth_date = birth date|1929|12|24|mf=y
birth_place = Peterborough, ONT, CAN
career_start = 1949
career_end = 1961
halloffame =George "Red" Sullivan (born
December 24 , 1929 in Peterborough,Ontario ) was a professionalice hockey player in theNational Hockey League from 1949 to 1961.Playing career
George "Red" Sullivan began his NHL career with the
Boston Bruins (1949 - 1953). He also played for the Chicago Black Hawks (1954 - 1956) and theNew York Rangers (1956 - 1961). Sullivan was nearly killed whenDoug Harvey of the Montreal Canadiens speared him in the stomach and ruptured his spleen. ACatholic priest was even called to deliver his last rites yet he survived and resumed his duties with theNew York Rangers . [legendsofhockey|14482 Retrieved Oct. 31, 2007.] During 556 NHL games, he scored 107 goals and 239 assists for 346 points.Coaching career
Sullivan became coach of the Rangers during the 1962–63 season when fans began to demand that
Muzz Patrick resign. He coached a rather bad team until December 1965 whenEmile Francis decided that he would take over as coach.Sullivan then coached the
Pittsburgh Penguins in their first season. After finishing fifth and out of the playoffs two years in a row, Sullivan was fired.During the 1974-1975 NHL season, Sullivan replaced
Jim Anderson as head coach of the expansionWashington Capitals . Sullivan posted a 2-16 record as head coach and was replaced later that season byMilt Schmidt . [ [http://capitals.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NHLPage&id=23290 Washington Capitals Club History] ]ee also
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List of NHL players
*List of NHL seasons References
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