| Les Bird | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Played for | Saskatoon Quakers | ||
| National team |  Canada | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's ice hockey | ||
Representing  Canada | ||
| World Championships | ||
 | 1934 Italy | |
Les Bird was a Canadian ice hockey player.
Bird was a member of the Saskatoon Quakers who represented Canada at the 1934 World Ice Hockey Championships held in Milan, Italy where they won Gold. [1] [2]
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