| Bill Saunders | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | November 22, 1937 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Portland Buckaroos | ||
| Playing career | 1955–1975 | ||
William George Saunders (born November 22, 1937) was a Canadian ice hockey forward who scored 425 goals, third on the WHL All-Time list.[ citation needed ]
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