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William Gibson (ice hockey)

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Bill Gibson
Born (1927-04-22)April 22, 1927
Merritt, BC, Canada
Died August 29, 2006(2006-08-29) (aged 79)
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Position Center
Played for Lethbridge Maple Leafs
Edmonton Mercurys
National team  Canada
Playing career 1946–1961
Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Gold medal – first place 1952 Oslo Ice hockey

William James "Bill, Billy" Gibson (April 22, 1927 – August 29, 2006) was a Canadian ice hockey player.

He lived in Lethbridge, Alberta.

Gibson was a member of the Edmonton Mercurys that won a gold medal at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway. During the tournament, he scored 15 goals and 7 assists in 8 games, making him the top scorer.

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