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Wally Hergesheimer
- January 8, 1927
- September 27, 2014
- 87 years
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Wally Hergesheimer, 87, Canadian professional ice hockey player (Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers).
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|Walter Edgar Hergesheimer (January 8, 1927 —September 27, 2014) was a Canadian ice hockey forward.
Playing career
In 1944 Hergsheimer lost the index and middle finger on his right hand due to an industrial accident.
Hergesheimer started his National Hockey League career with the New York Rangers. He would also play with the Chicago Black Hawks. His career lasted from 1952 to 1959. His older brother was Phil Hergesheimer (1914–2004), also a professional hockey player. He died of congestive heart failure at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg on September 27, 2014, at the age of 87.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Awards and achievements
- USHL First All-Star Team (1950)
- AHL Second All-Star Team (1951)
- Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award (Rookie of the Year — AHL) (1951)
- Played in NHL All-Star Game (1953 & 1956)
- Honoured Member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
- Honoured Member of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
- In the 2009 book 100 Ranger Greats, was ranked No. 92 all-time of the 901 New York Rangers who had played during the team's first 82 seasons
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.What was the full birth name of Wally Hergesheimer?
- A.Walter Edgar Hergesheimercorrect
- B.William Edward Hergesheimer
- C.Wally Ernest Hergesheimer
- D.Walter Eric Hergesheimer
The biography explicitly identifies Wally Hergesheimer as Walter Edgar Hergesheimer.
Source: Biography introduction
2.In what year was Wally Hergesheimer born?
- A.1959
- B.1914
- C.1952
- D.1927correct
Wally Hergesheimer was born on January 8, 1927.
Source: Biography introduction
3.Which specific injury did Wally Hergesheimer sustain in 1944?
- A.Loss of his index and middle finger on his right handcorrect
- B.Severe fracture to his right wrist
- C.Loss of his index and middle finger on his left hand
- D.Permanent damage to his thumb and index finger
An industrial accident in 1944 resulted in the loss of Wally Hergesheimer's index and middle finger on his right hand.
Source: Playing career section
4.Who was the older professional hockey-playing brother of Wally Hergesheimer?
- A.Phil Hergesheimercorrect
- B.Robert Hergesheimer
- C.Eric Hergesheimer
- D.David Hergesheimer
Phil Hergesheimer, born in 1914 and died in 2004, was the older brother of Wally Hergesheimer.
Source: Playing career section
5.For which NHL team did Wally Hergesheimer start his career?
- A.Toronto Maple Leafs
- B.New York Rangerscorrect
- C.Montreal Canadiens
- D.Chicago Black Hawks
Wally Hergesheimer began his National Hockey League career as a member of the New York Rangers.
Source: Playing career section
6.Besides the New York Rangers, which other NHL team did Wally Hergesheimer play for?
- A.Detroit Red Wings
- B.Philadelphia Flyers
- C.Chicago Black Hawkscorrect
- D.Boston Bruins
During his professional career, Wally Hergesheimer played for both the New York Rangers and the Chicago Black Hawks.
Source: Playing career section
7.What was the duration of Wally Hergesheimer's NHL playing career?
- A.1953 to 1960
- B.1944 to 1952
- C.1950 to 1957
- D.1952 to 1959correct
Wally Hergesheimer's professional career in the NHL lasted from 1952 to 1959.
Source: Playing career section
8.Which award did Wally Hergesheimer win as the AHL Rookie of the Year in 1951?
- A.The Dudley Red Garrett Memorial Awardcorrect
- B.The Art Ross Trophy
- C.The Vezina Trophy
- D.The Calder Memorial Trophy
Wally Hergesheimer earned the Dudley Red Garrett Memorial Award, which is given to the AHL Rookie of the Year, in 1951.
Source: Awards and achievements section
9.In which years did Wally Hergesheimer play in the NHL All-Star Game?
- A.1951 and 1953
- B.1953 and 1956correct
- C.1952 and 1959
- D.1950 and 1951
Wally Hergesheimer appeared in the NHL All-Star Game in both 1953 and 1956.
Source: Awards and achievements section
10.In the 2009 book 100 Ranger Greats, what rank was Wally Hergesheimer given?
- A.No. 92correct
- B.No. 82
- C.No. 100
- D.No. 101
Wally Hergesheimer was ranked No. 92 all-time among New York Rangers players in the book 100 Ranger Greats.
Source: Awards and achievements section
11.Wally Hergesheimer was an honoured member of which institution?
- A.Canada Sports Hall of Fame
- B.Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto
- C.International Hockey Hall of Fame
- D.Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museumcorrect
Wally Hergesheimer is recognized as an honoured member of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
Source: Awards and achievements section
12.Where did Wally Hergesheimer die in 2014?
- A.New York City, New York
- B.Chicago, Illinois
- C.St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipegcorrect
- D.Toronto, Ontario
Wally Hergesheimer passed away at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg on September 27, 2014.
Source: Playing career section
13.What was the cause of death for Wally Hergesheimer?
- A.Cancer
- B.Congestive heart failurecorrect
- C.Industrial accident complications
- D.Pneumonia
Wally Hergesheimer died due to congestive heart failure at the age of 87.
Source: Playing career section
14.At what age did Wally Hergesheimer pass away?
- A.85
- B.87correct
- C.90
- D.82
Wally Hergesheimer was 87 years old at the time of his death in 2014.
Source: Playing career section
15.Which all-star team was Wally Hergesheimer named to in 1950?
- A.USHL First All-Star Teamcorrect
- B.AHL First All-Star Team
- C.NHL Second All-Star Team
- D.USHL Second All-Star Team
In 1950, Wally Hergesheimer was named to the USHL First All-Star Team.
Source: Awards and achievements section
16.Which organization's website is listed as a source for biographical information on Wally Hergesheimer?
- A.WinnipegFreePress.com
- B.Rangers.com
- C.NHL.comcorrect
- D.CBC.ca
The biography lists NHL.com, Eliteprospects.com, Hockey-Reference.com, and The Internet Hockey Database as sources.
Source: External links section
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