About Richard Desmond
Lived 1927 – 1990 (aged 63). Richard Desmond was an American ice hockey player and screenwriter.
Richard Joseph "Dick" Desmond (March 2, 1927 – November 1, 1990) was an American ice hockey player who was a member of the American 1952 Winter Olympics ice hockey team. He was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988.
Awards and honors Award Year NCAA All-Tournament Second Team 1948 AHCA First Team All-American 1948–49 NCAA All-Tournament First Team 1949 NCAA Tournament MVP1949
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Who was Richard Desmond?
American ice hockey player (1927–1990)
When was Richard Desmond born?
Richard Desmond was born on 2 March 1927 in Medford.
When did Richard Desmond die?
Richard Desmond died on 1 November 1990 in Los Angeles.
What was Richard Desmond's occupation?
Richard Desmond was an ice hockey player and screenwriter.
What nationality was Richard Desmond?
Richard Desmond was American.
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· DBpedia: Richard Desmond (ice hockey)
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