About Jim Fairburn
Lived 1927 – 2015 (aged 87). Jim Fairburn was a Canadian ice hockey player.
James Edgar Fairburn (September 12, 1927 – March 28, 2015) was a Canadian ice hockey player with the Penticton Vees. He won a gold medal at the 1955 World Ice Hockey Championships in West Germany. He also played professionally for the San Francisco Shamrocks, Minneapolis Millers, Portland Eagles, Victoria Cougars, and New Westminster Royals.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Jim Fairburn's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jim Fairburn's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Fairburn?
Canadian ice hockey player (1927-2015)
When was Jim Fairburn born?
Jim Fairburn was born on 12 September 1927 in Regina.
When did Jim Fairburn die?
Jim Fairburn died on 28 March 2015 in British Columbia.
What was Jim Fairburn's occupation?
Jim Fairburn was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was Jim Fairburn?
Jim Fairburn was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Fairburn. https://biography.guide/jim-fairburn/
MLA: "Jim Fairburn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-fairburn/.
Chicago: "Jim Fairburn." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-fairburn/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:26 UTC