Tom Simpson | |||
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Born | Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada | August 12, 1952||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
Position | Right wing | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for | Ottawa Nationals Toronto Toros Edmonton Oilers Birmingham Bulls | ||
NHL draft | 89th overall, 1972 St. Louis Blues | ||
Playing career | 1972–1981 |
Tom Simpson (born August 12, 1952) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player who played 314 games in the World Hockey Association.
During his career, Simpson played with the Toronto Toros, Birmingham Bulls, and Edmonton Oilers. Since retiring from hockey, Simpson has worked as a health and safety coordinator.[ citation needed ]
Simpson lives in Peterborough, Ontario, and has three sons.
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