Jerry Wilson (ice hockey)

Jerold Joseph Wilson (April 10, 1937 March 22, 2011) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and physician. Wilson played three games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens. His son, Carey Wilson, also played in the NHL, and his grandson Colin was most recently a member of the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL.

Jerry Wilson
Born (1937-04-10)April 10, 1937
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Died March 22, 2011(2011-03-22) (aged 73)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Center
Caught Left
Played for Montreal Canadiens
Minneapolis Millers (IHL)
Playing career 19561960

Credited with recruiting Swedish hockey stars Anders Hedberg and Ulf Nilsson to the Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association, Wilson is said to be the man most responsible for pioneering the arrival of European hockey players to North America.


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