just did some reacsearch its 99 year old Al Suomi played for chicago in the mid 30s
You are probably thinking of Joliat though he died at age 84 in 1986.Interesting... for the life of me I cant remember the guys name, but there was a former Montreal Canadien who was still alive & kicking in Ottawa up until about a decade ago who was pushing 100 & still skating on the Rideau Canal. Had a funny nickname... anyhoo, Red Horner was 95 (09-05) & Mush March 93 (09-02).
You are probably thinking of Joliat though he died at age 84 in 1986.
I had the pleasure of meeting Milt a couple of years ago and he was in great shape both mentally & physically. Was still driving his car.Schmidt is 94 and is mentally there as he was recently interviewed from the care facility where he lives
I remember my old great great granduncle Leroy Goldsworthy being pretty old when he died. He played from 1925-1942.
Interesting career. Hailed from Minnesota huh?. All over the map. Longevity as a player,
some fascinating stops, eye witness to a lot of history. Any relation to the other Goldsworthy's?.
The first three were born in 1918/19 and the rest after '25. I don't know if I'm missing any...
Al Suomi, oldest former NHLer at 99 years old. At his current age, he's probably a bigger goal-scoring threat than Tyler Kennedy.
RIP Albert Suomi
I think this belongs to Don Willson now
Elmer Lach and Milt Schmidt are both legends. I'm glad they're still around. You'd think CBC or some documentary-maker would talk to Lach, in particular, about centering young Maurice Richard and Montreal in the 40s in general. I just say this because while I've seen Milt Schmidt on countless TV programs, I've never seen Elmer Lach. Maybe he just keeps a low profile.
(On another note, my Grandfather died last week at age 99. Last winter, my Great-Grandmother also went -- at age 107.)
My condolences Panther. 99's long Innings huh? My Grandad lived to the same, then went fast. Sharp as a tack, no health issues.... and ya. Elmer Lach. Ive seen the odd bit in the papers, the odd clip but very brief. Guy like that, must have an awful lot of stories, anecdotal & otherwise inf to share. Theres a classic full color picture of him sitting in his stall at the Forum, dressed, ready to play... his hair was perfect.