| Mel Pearson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
April 29, 1938 Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada | ||
| Died |
January 9, 1999 (aged 60) Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
New York Rangers Pittsburgh Penguins Minnesota Fighting Saints | ||
| Playing career | 1957–1973 | ||
George Alexander Melvin Pearson (April 29, 1938 – January 9, 1999)[1] was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He played 38 games in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins from 1960 to 1968. He also played 70 games in the World Hockey Association with the Minnesota Fighting Saints during the 1972–73 season.