Don_Wheldon

Don Wheldon

Don Wheldon

American ice hockey player

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 season. He was born in Falmouth, Massachusetts.

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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]

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References

  1. [1]
    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.
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