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Jim Fairburn

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Jim Fairburn
Born (1927-09-12)September 12, 1927
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died March 28, 2015(2015-03-28) (aged 87)
Summerland, British Columbia, Canada
Weight 150 lb (68 kg; 10 st 10 lb)
Position Right wing
Played for Penticton Vees
San Francisco Shamrocks
Minneapolis Millers
Portland Eagles
Victoria Cougars
New Westminster Royals
National team  Canada
Playing career 1943–1960
Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Gold medal – first place 1955 West Germany Ice hockey

James Edgar Fairburn (September 12, 1927 – March 28, 2015) was a Canadian ice hockey player with the Penticton Vees. He won a gold medal at the 1955 World Ice Hockey Championships in West Germany. He also played professionally for the San Francisco Shamrocks, Minneapolis Millers, Portland Eagles, Victoria Cougars, and New Westminster Royals.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Jim Fairburn", Society for International Hockey Research Database, accessed August 4, 2015.
  2. ^ "Gentleman Jim Fairburn, one of the original Vees, dies".