About Richard Dougherty
Lived 1932 – 2016 (aged 84). Richard Dougherty was an American ice hockey player.
Richard Leo "Dick" Dougherty (August 5, 1932 – November 23, 2016) was an American ice hockey player. He led the United States to a silver medal at the 1956 Winter Olympics. He was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2003. Dougherty was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada but moved to International Falls when he was 5 years old.
Awards and honors Award Year Notes All-MCHL First Team 1952–53 All-WIHL First Team 1953–54 AHCA First Team All-American 1953–54 NCAA All-Tournament Second Team 1954
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Who was Richard Dougherty?
American ice hockey player (1932-2016)
When was Richard Dougherty born?
Richard Dougherty was born on 5 August 1932 in Fort Frances.
When did Richard Dougherty die?
Richard Dougherty died on 23 November 2016 in International Falls.
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Richard Dougherty was an ice hockey player.
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Richard Dougherty was American.
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