Alex Levinsky

For the novel by Peter Abrahams, see Mine Boy.
Alex Levinsky
Levinsky, circa 1934–39
Born (1910-02-02)February 2, 1910
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Died September 1, 1990(1990-09-01) (aged 80)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 184 lb (83 kg; 13 st 2 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for Toronto Maple Leafs
New York Rangers
Chicago Black Hawks
Playing career 1930–1939

Alexander Levinsky (February 2, 1910 – September 1, 1990) was an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey Defenceman who played nine seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks and New York Rangers. He was given the nickname "Mine Boy", because it was noted that his father, who would attend his son's games, would shout: "That's mine boy."[1][2]

Biography

Levinsky was born in Syracuse, New York, grew up in Toronto, Ontario, and was Jewish.[3][4] In his youth, he played for Canadian Sports Hall of Fame coach, Bob Abate,[5] and starred for Abate's Elizabeth Playground champion teams in baseball, basketball, hockey, and football before he concentrated on hockey.[6] Before playing hockey professionally, he played baseball with St. George's; he later played hockey with the Toronto Marlboros.[2]

He played 367 NHL games, in which he scored 19 goals and had 49 assists for 68 career points.[7] He had 2 goals and 1 assist in 37 playoff games.[7]

Lewinsky graduated from the University of Toronto Law School (and played for the Varsity Blues 1929-1930)[8] and later became a lawyer,[9] car dealership owner and bowling alley owner.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1928–29 Toronto Marlboros OHA 8 4 1 5 — 3 0 4 4 —
1928–29 Toronto Marlboros M-Cup — — — — — 12 2 5 7 20
1929–30 University of Toronto CIAUC 9 4 1 5 20 3 1 1 2 8
1930–31 Toronto Marlboros OHA 10 3 0 3 16 3 0 0 0 8
1930–31 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 8 0 1 1 2 — — — — —
1931–32 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 47 5 5 10 29 — — — — —
1932–33 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 48 1 4 5 61 9 1 0 1 14
1933–34 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 47 5 11 16 38 5 0 0 0 6
1934–35 New York Rangers NHL 21 0 4 4 6 — — — — —
1934–35 Chicago Black Hawks NHL 23 3 4 7 16 2 0 0 0 0
1935–36 Chicago Black Hawks NHL 48 1 7 8 69 2 0 1 1 0
1936–37 Chicago Black Hawks NHL 48 0 8 8 32 — — — — —
1937–38 Chicago Black Hawks NHL 48 3 2 5 18 7 1 0 1 0
1938–39 Philadelphia Ramblers IAHL 17 4 5 9 2 — — — — —
1938–39 Chicago Black Hawks NHL 30 1 3 4 36 — — — — —
1939–40 Philadelphia Ramblers IAHL 53 3 13 16 22 — — — — —
NHL totals 368 19 49 68 307 25 2 1 3 20

Awards and achievements

See also

References

  1. ^ Davis, Jefferson (2000). The Three Stars and Other Selections: More Amazing Hockey Lists for Trivia Lovers. Canada: ECW Press. p. 180. ISBN 9781550224276..
  2. ^ a b The Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club: Official Centennial Publication - Kevin Shea, Jason Wilson
  3. ^ Day by Day in Jewish Sports History - Bob Wechsler
  4. ^ Patterns of the Past: Interpreting Ontario's History: a Collection of ...
  5. ^ Burnett, Red (April 26, 1963). "Testimonial for Bob Abate". Toronto Daily Star. p. 17. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ In the Golden Land: A Century of Russian and Soviet Jewish Immigration in ... - Rita James Simon
  7. ^ a b "Alex Levinsky, the First Hockey Player from Syracuse". 18 December 2014.
  8. ^ "Awards".
  9. ^ The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle from Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 30, 1935 · Page 6