Jean Gravelle

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Jean Gravelle
Born (1927-12-07)December 7, 1927
Aylmer, Quebec, Canada
Died January 18, 1997(1997-01-18) (aged 69)
near Trenton, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight 150 lb (68 kg; 10 st 10 lb)
National team  Canada
Olympic medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing  Canada
Gold medal – first place 1948 St. Moritz Ice hockey

Israel Jean Orval Gravelle, sometimes referred to as Orville ‘Red’ Gravelle,[1] (December 7, 1927 January 18, 1997) was a Canadian ice hockey player. He was a member of the Ottawa RCAF Flyers who won the gold medal in ice hockey for Canada at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz.[2]

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  1. ^ "Athletes Of The Century Chosen By The Military". Legion Magazine. 2001-01-01. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
  2. ^ Olympic Games Winner Reference Book

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