| Larry Wilson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
October 23, 1930 Kincardine, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died |
August 16, 1979 (aged 48) Queensbury, New York, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Detroit Red Wings Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Playing career | 1949–1956 | ||
Lawrence Wilson (October 23, 1930 – August 16, 1979) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and coach. He played 152 games in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Black Hawks between 1950 and 1955, winning the Stanley Cup in his first season with Detroit in 1950. Wilson later became the interim head coach of the Red Wings during the 1976–77 season. He also coached in the minor leagues between 1968 and 1979.[1] and 1978–79 seasons.[2]