Rich Hart

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Rich Hart
Born (1952-10-05) October 5, 1952 (age 71)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Left
Played for WHA
Birmingham Bulls
AHL
Providence Reds
Rochester Americans
IHL
Dayton Gems
Columbus Owls
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 19751978

Richard Edward Hart also known as Dick Hart (born October 5, 1952) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman.

During the 1976–77 season, Hart played four games in the World Hockey Association with the Birmingham Bulls. [1]

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References

  1. Surgent, Scott (2013). The Complete World Hockey Association, 9e. Tempe, Arizona. p. 336. ISBN   978-1-490967400.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)