Jack Carlson
Forward, Athlete
1954 –
Who is Jack Carlson?
Jack Carlson is a retired American ice hockey forward.
Carlson played in the World Hockey Association with the Minnesota Fighting Saints, Edmonton Oilers and New England Whalers, and in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars and St. Louis Blues. He was a fan favorite with his hard-hitting style, piling up 1111 penalty minutes in 508 professional games.
Carlson's brothers Steve and Jeff are also former professional hockey players, and famous for roles in the movie Slap Shot as two of the Hanson Brothers. Jack was originally supposed to play the third brother; however, he was called up by the Edmonton Oilers just prior to shooting and was replaced by Dave Hanson.
Jack is a currently an acting referee and linesman for the Twin Cities AHA Hockey League.
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- Born
- Aug 23, 1954
Virginia - Nationality
- United States of America
- Lived in
- Minnesota
- Virginia
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on July 23, 2013
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