Gary Jacquith

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Gary Jacquith
Born (1948-01-28) January 28, 1948 (age 75)
Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Right
Played for WHA
San Diego Mariners
AHL
Boston Braves
Rochester Americans
NAHL
Binghamton Dusters
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 19731977

Gary Alan Jacquith [1] (born May 30, 1948) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman.

During the 1975–76 season, Jacquith played two games in the World Hockey Association with the San Diego Mariners. [2]

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References

  1. Surgent, Scott (2013). The Complete World Hockey Association, 9e. Tempe, Arizona. p. 340. ISBN   978-1-490967400.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. "Gary Jaquith Stats".