Explore Rick MacLeish net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Former NHL center and former NHL winger, whose career spans from 1970 to 1984. In this article, we will discover how old is Rick MacLeish? Who is Rick MacLeish dating now & how much money does Rick MacLeish have?
| Name | Rick MacLeish |
| First Name | Rick |
| Last Name | MacLeish |
| Occupation | Hockey Player |
| Birthday | January 3 |
| Birth Year | 1950 |
| Place of Birth | Lindsay |
| Home Town | Ontario |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Dale MacLeish, Tom MacLeish, Janice MacLeish |
| Spouse | Charlene MacLeish |
| Children(s) | Brianna MacLeish, Danielle MacLeish |
Rick MacLeish Biography
Rick MacLeish is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on January 3, 1950 in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada. He played with From 1971 to 1981 he played with Hall of Famer Bobby Clarke on the Philadelphia Flyers. , a Hall of Famer, on the Philadelphia Flyers from 1971 to 1981.
MacLeish played minor ice hockey in Cannington, Ontario, and went to the 1962 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with his youth team. He played junior ice hockey with the Peterborough Petes from 1967 to 1970. The Boston Bruins selected him fourth overall in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft. After spending the first half of his first professional season with the Oklahoma City Blazers, MacLeish was involved in a three-way deal which sent him; Bruce Gamble, Dan Schock, and a 1st round pick to the Philadelphia Flyers, Bernie Parent and a 2nd round pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Mike Walton to Boston. MacLeish spent the rest of the 1970–71 season with the Flyers, scoring two goals and four assists in 26 games. He also added a goal in four playoff games. In the 1971–72 season he saw his output drop considerably to a single goal, and consequently split the year between the Flyers and their AHL affiliate the Richmond Robins.
The 1972–73 season, during which the Flyers earned the nickname “the Broad Street Bullies” proved to be a breakout year for MacLeish as he became the first member of the Flyers to ever score 50 goals in a single campaign. He added 50 assists that year, to bring his points total to 100. This was enough to finish fourth in league scoring, only a single point behind Bobby Orr. In the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Flyers won their first playoff series against the Minnesota North Stars and faced the heavily favored Montreal Canadiens in the semi final round. MacLeish and the Flyers stunned the Canadiens winning the opening game in Montreal when the Flyers’ center intercepted an errant Frank Mahovlich pass (Mahovlich lost the puck in a legendary “puddle of water” on the ice) and scored in overtime. The Flyers pushed the Canadians into overtime in game 2 as well, but, would lose that game 4–3 and would go on to lose the series 4 games to one.
His younger brother, Dale MacLeish, also played hockey, but he never made it to the NHL.
In the 1972-73 season, he scored 50 goals for his career.
Richard George MacLeish (January 3, 1950 – May 30, 2016) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Philadelphia Flyers, Hartford Whalers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Detroit Red Wings. He played 12 seasons in Philadelphia, winning two Stanley Cups with the Flyers in 1974 and 1975.
Rick MacLeish Net Worth
Rick is one of the richest Hockey Player from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rick MacLeish's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
In 1970, he was drafted by the Boston Bruins as 4th overall.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Hockey Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
The following year saw MacLeish lead the Flyers in scoring for the first time in his career, tallying 49 goals and 48 assists. It also was the first year in which he earned an invitation to the NHL All-Star Game, a feat which he duplicated the following year. In a game against the Los Angeles Kings in April 1978, MacLeish narrowly avoided serious injury suffering a cut neck requiring 80 stitches when he slid into the skate of center Marcel Dionne. Several days later, he was back in the lineup. He joked later that he smoked a cigarette in the locker room afterward and smoke came out his throat.
After the 1980–81 season, the Flyers traded MacLeish, Blake Wesley, and Don Gillen to the Hartford Whalers for Fred Arthur and Ray Allison. During the 1981–82 season, the Whalers traded MacLeish to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Russ Anderson. Pittsburgh released MacLeish during the 1982–83 season, and he played briefly in Switzerland. He rejoined the Flyers as a free agent for the 1983–84 season, and was traded during the season to the Detroit Red Wings for future considerations. He retired at the end of that season.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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After another successful regular season in 1974–75, notching 38 goals and 41 assists MacLeish went on to lead his team again in playoff scoring as they won a second consecutive championship. This championship marked the last time the trophy was raised by a team consisting solely of Canadian born players. MacLeish’s 1975–76 season was marred by injury, as he only played in 51 games. He managed to accumulate 22 goals and 23 assists in the regular season, but, was unable to play in the playoffs, which saw the Flyers swept in four games by the Montreal Canadiens.
Who is Rick MacLeish Dating?
According to our records, Rick MacLeish married to Charlene MacLeish . As of January 13, 2024, Rick MacLeish’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Rick MacLeish. You may help us to build the dating records for Rick MacLeish!In retirement, MacLeish enjoyed his passion for owning racehorses. In the early 2000s, he suffered a heart attack during a Flyers Alumni game and had cardiac bypass surgery the next day. MacLeish also suffered from diabetes. On May 11, 2016, MacLeish’s daughter announced her father had been “battling multiple medical problems” for the last 6 weeks in a Philadelphia hospital. MacLeish died in the Philadelphia hospital where he was being treated on May 30, 2016 at age 66 of meningitis, as well as kidney and liver failure. MacLeish was survived by his wife, Charlene and two daughters, Brianna and Danielle.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Rick MacLeish height 5 ft 11 in Rick weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
In the 1973–74 season, MacLeish’s regular season scoring dropped slightly, as he scored 32 goals and added 45 assists. In the playoffs, however, he led all scorers with 13 goals and 9 assists as the Flyers claimed their first ever Stanley Cup. He scored the only goal in the series’ sixth and final game, and narrowly missed out on winning the Conn Smythe Trophy to his teammate, Bernie Parent.
Facts & Trivia
Rick Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Rick MacLeish celebrates birthday on January 3 of every year.
What was Rick MacLeish nickname?
Nicknamed “Hawk,” “Bedrock,” “Cutie,” and “Pink Floyd,” Mr. MacLeish struggled in limited duty during his first two seasons with the Flyers and was sent to the minors.
Is Rick MacLeish in the Hall of Fame?
Induction into Flyer Hall Of Fame – March 1990. Rick MacLeish would never be considered a bully on the Broad Street Bullies, but his importance to the team was immeasurable. He fluid style and incredible wrist shot made him a fan favorite.
How old is Reggie Leach?
72 years (April 23, 1950)
Who is Reggie Leach married to?
Personal Life and Family While playing junior hockey and working in Flin Flon in the 1960s, Leach met Isabel Hunter. The two had a son, Jamie, and a daughter, Brandie.
Is MacLeish a traitor?
She was able to find evidence that MacLeish was a traitor and that he and his co-conspirators were going to make an attempt on Kirkman’s life. Due to her efforts the assassin failed to kill Kirkman, but did wound him. While in surgery, MacLeish became Acting President under the 25th Amendment.
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