Chris Worthy

Christopher John Worthy (October 23, 1947 – August 2, 2007) was a Canadian ice hockey player who played 81 games in the World Hockey Association and 26 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Edmonton Oilers and California Golden Seals.

Chris Worthy
Born (1947-10-23)October 23, 1947
Bristol, England, GBR
Died August 2, 2007(2007-08-02) (aged 59)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for NHL
Oakland/California Golden Seals
WHA
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 19681976

Christopher John Worthy was born in Bristol, England, United Kingdom, but grew up in Ontario, Canada. He died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 59, survived by Lesley, his wife of 41 years, and two sons.

Awards and achievements

  • MJHL First All-Star Team (1967)
  • MJHL Top Goaltender Award (1967)
  • Turnbull Cup MJHL Championship (1967)

See also

  • List of National Hockey League players from the United Kingdom


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