Professional Hockey Player. He played for Team USA from 1966 to 1967, and the Minnesota North Stars from 1967 to 1968. On January 13, 1968, he received a head injury during a game with the Oakland Seals, and he died 48 hours later at the age of 30. That same year a trophy called the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy was established by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association, in his memory. After his death, his #19 jersey was officially retired by the Minnesota North Stars.
Professional Hockey Player. He played for Team USA from 1966 to 1967, and the Minnesota North Stars from 1967 to 1968. On January 13, 1968, he received a head injury during a game with the Oakland Seals, and he died 48 hours later at the age of 30. That same year a trophy called the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy was established by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association, in his memory. After his death, his #19 jersey was officially retired by the Minnesota North Stars.
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