Reg Fleming

Reg Fleming
Reg Fleming in the penalty box at Madison Square Garden, circa 1965
Born (1936-04-21)April 21, 1936
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died July 11, 2009(2009-07-11) (aged 73)
Arlington Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defence
Left Wing
Shot Left
Played for Montreal Canadiens
Chicago Black Hawks
Boston Bruins
New York Rangers
Philadelphia Flyers
Buffalo Sabres
Chicago Cougars
Playing career 1956–1978

Reginald Stephen "Reggie, the Ruffian" Fleming (April 21, 1936 – July 11, 2009) was a professional hockey player in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres. He also played for the Chicago Cougars of the World Hockey Association, as well as with a number of minor league teams in other professional leagues. His professional career spanned over 20 years. He was known as an aggressive and combative player who could play both forward and defence, as well as kill penalties.