Alex Levinsky

Alex Levinsky
Levinsky, circa 1934–39
Born (1910-02-02)February 2, 1910
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Died September 1, 1990(1990-09-01) (aged 80)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 184 lb (83 kg; 13 st 2 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for Toronto Maple Leafs
New York Rangers
Chicago Black Hawks
Playing career 1930–1939

Alexander Levinsky (February 2, 1910 – September 1, 1990) was an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey Defenceman who played nine seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks and New York Rangers. He was given the nickname "Mine Boy", because it was noted that his father, who would attend his son's games, would shout: "That's mine boy."[1][2]

  1. ^ Davis, Jefferson (2000). The Three Stars and Other Selections: More Amazing Hockey Lists for Trivia Lovers. Canada: ECW Press. p. 180. ISBN 9781550224276..
  2. ^ The Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club: Official Centennial Publication - Kevin Shea, Jason Wilson