Gump Worsley – Cause of Death, Age, Date, and Facts
The hockey player Gump Worsley passed away at age 77, this age of death has to be considered respectable. What was the cause of death? Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Gump Worsley and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
NHL Hall of Fame goaltender who won four Stanley Cup Championships with the Montreal Canadiens between 1965 and 1969. He received the Vezina Trophy for the league’s top goaltender in 1966 and 1968.
He won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s Rookie of the Year, and he did it playing for the worst team in the league.
He was known for his wry humor; asked about which team gave him the most trouble as a goalie, he named his own–the New York Rangers.
How did Gump Worsley die?
Gump Worsley's death was caused by heart attack.
He retired with a record of 335 wins, 352 losses and 150 ties, with 43 shutouts, and a goals-against average of 2.91. Worsley suffered a heart attack on January 22, 2007, and died at Hôpital Honoré-Mercier in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec on January 26, 2007.
| Cause of death | Heart Attack |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 77 years |
| Profession | Hockey Player |
| Birthday | May 14, 1929 |
| Death date | January 26, 2007 |
| Place of death | Beloeil, Canada |
| Place of burial | N/A |
