| Juha Rantasila | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Rantasila in 2013 | |||
| Born | June 5, 1945 Pori, Finland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| National team |  Finland | ||
| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1961–1975 | ||
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