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George Scholes

1928 – 2004

Canadian ice hockey player

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Lived 1928 – 2004 (aged 75). George Scholes was a Canadian ice hockey player.

George Francis Scholes (November 24, 1928, Toronto – November 18, 2004, Mississauga) was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1956 Winter Olympics. He played as a left winger. He went by many nicknames, such as "Caker", "Prioritizer", and "Blue Shorts". He was also known to also be a boxer and went to school in London, Ontario to study nutrition.

Scholes attended St. Michael's College School in Toronto, where he played on the Buzzers hockey team from 1943 to 1946, followed by one game with the Toronto St. Michael's Majors in 1946. He won the Allan Cup with the Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen in 1955, a win that led the team to be chosen as the national hockey team at the 1956 Winter Olympics. The team won the bronze medal for Canada, with Scholes playing all eight matches of the competition.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Scholes?

Canadian ice hockey player (1928-2004)

When was George Scholes born?

George Scholes was born on 24 November 1928 in Toronto.

When did George Scholes die?

George Scholes died on 18 November 2004 in Mississauga.

What was George Scholes's occupation?

George Scholes was an ice hockey player.

What nationality was George Scholes?

George Scholes was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Scholes

· Wikidata: Q1508243

· DBpedia: George Scholes

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