About Ralph Hansch
Lived 1924 – 2008 (aged 83). Ralph Hansch was a Canadian ice hockey player.
Ralph Lawrence Hansch (May 20, 1924 – February 29, 2008) was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender.
Early life He was born in Edmonton, Alberta. In 1950 and 1951, he played with the Edmonton Flyers.
Career Hansch was a member of the Edmonton Mercurys that won a gold medal at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway. He is the only goaltender to wear number "0" at the Olympics. From 1949 to 1984, Hansch served as a firefighter in the Edmonton Fire Department.
Personal life Hansch and his wife, Bonnie, had three children. His son, Randy Hansch, played in the Western Hockey League and was general manager of the Edmonton Oil Kings.
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Who was Ralph Hansch?
Canadian ice hockey player (1924–2008)
When was Ralph Hansch born?
Ralph Hansch was born on 20 May 1924 in Edmonton.
When did Ralph Hansch die?
Ralph Hansch died on 29 February 2008 in Edmonton.
What was Ralph Hansch's occupation?
Ralph Hansch was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was Ralph Hansch?
Ralph Hansch was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ralph Hansch. https://biography.guide/ralph-hansch/
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