About Jim Westby
Born 1937. Jim Westby is an American ice hockey player.
James Allen Westby (born March 5, 1937) is an American former ice hockey player and Olympian.
Playing career Westby played with the United States at the 1964 Winter Olympics. He previously played for the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the University of Minnesota.
Personal life Westby's grandson, Jimmy Snuggerud, played college ice hockey for Minnesota and was drafted in the first round of the 2022 NHL entry draft by the St. Louis Blues, whom he currently plays for.
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Who is Jim Westby?
ice hockey player (1937-)
When was Jim Westby born?
Jim Westby was born on 5 March 1937 in Minneapolis.
What is Jim Westby's occupation?
Jim Westby is an ice hockey player.
What nationality is Jim Westby?
Jim Westby is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Westby. https://biography.guide/jim-westby/
MLA: "Jim Westby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-westby/.
Chicago: "Jim Westby." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-westby/.
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