About Danny Summers
Lived 1924 – 1999 (aged 75). Danny Summers was a Canadian ice hockey player.
Danny Summers (March 25, 1924 in Winnipeg, Manitoba – July 15, 1999) was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who had an 18-year pro career, 10 of which were in the AHL and enjoyed a 20-year NHL scouting career for the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers and San Jose Sharks.
Summers was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 1995 as a Builder for his successful scouting career.
Awards and achievements AHL Championship (1949) WHL Championship (1956) IHL Championships (1960 & 1961) Allan Cup Championship (1964) "Honoured Member" of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
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Who was Danny Summers?
Canadian ice hockey player
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Danny Summers was born on 25 March 1924.
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Danny Summers died on 15 July 1999.
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Danny Summers was an ice hockey player.
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Danny Summers was Canadian.
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