Don Wheldon
Donald Edward Whelden (December 28, 1954 – June 3, 1985) was a professional ice hockey defenseman who played two games for the St. Louis Blues in the 1974–75 NHL season. He was born in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
| Don Wheldon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
December 28, 1954 Falmouth, Massachusetts, U.S.A. | ||
| Died |
June 3, 1985 (aged 30) Falmouth, Massachusetts, U.S.A. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | St. Louis Blues | ||
| NHL Draft |
87th overall, 1974 St. Louis Blues | ||
| WHA Draft |
178th overall, 1974 Indianapolis Racers | ||
| Playing career | 1974–1977 | ||
Whelden was killed on June 3, 1985 when a bolt of lightning hit a tree outside the home and broke a window above the head of his bed. His wife Linda was at his side and survived the tragic incident.[1]
References
- Podnieks, Andrew (2003). Players: The Ultimate A-Z Guide of Everyone Who Has Ever Played in the NHL. Toronto: Doubleday Canada. p. 904. ISBN 0-385-25999-9.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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