Age, Biography and Wiki
Bill Nyrop was born on 23 July, 1952 in Washington, D.C., U.S., is an American ice hockey player (1952–1995). Discover Bill Nyrop's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 43 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
43 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
23 July 1952 |
| Birthday |
23 July |
| Birthplace |
Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Date of death |
31 December, 1995 |
| Died Place |
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 23 July.
He is a member of famous player with the age 43 years old group.
Bill Nyrop Height, Weight & Measurements
At 43 years old, Bill Nyrop height is 1.88 m and Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb).
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.88 m |
| Weight |
205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Bill Nyrop Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bill Nyrop worth at the age of 43 years old? Bill Nyrop’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Bill Nyrop's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Bill Nyrop Social Network
Timeline
Nyrop was born in Washington, D.C., and his father, Donald Nyrop, served as U.S. Administrator of Civil Aeronautics (now the Federal Aviation Administration) and Chairman of the U.S. Civil Aeronautics Board (now National Transportation Safety Board) under President Harry S. Truman in the early 1950s.
William Donald Nyrop (July 23, 1952 – December 31, 1995) was an American professional ice hockey player.
Donald Nyrop moved his family to Edina, Minnesota, where he served as president, CEO and chairman of the board of Northwest Airlines from 1954–1976.
As a boy, Nyrop attended Edina High School, where he was an all-star athlete, playing quarterback for an undefeated football team and leading the hockey team to the state title in 1969.
After graduation from high school in 1970, Nyrop attended the University of Notre Dame.
He tried out for the Notre Dame football team in 1971 and won a spot on the roster as the backup quarterback.
However, he was injured in practice and never played for the team, instead playing hockey during his four years in college.
After his sophomore year with the Fighting Irish in 1971–72, Nyrop was selected 66th overall by the Montreal Canadiens at the 1972 NHL Amateur Draft.
He attended his first pro training camp in September 1972, and in 1973 he was voted on to the WCHA first all-star team and the NCAA west first all-American team.
The next year, he represented the United States at the "B" Pool Ice Hockey World Championship where he was named to the tournament All-Star team as the best defenseman.
During his first pro season with the American Hockey League's Nova Scotia Voyageurs in 1974–75, Nyrop played with the stability of a seasoned veteran.
He played 207 games in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota North Stars from 1976 to 1982.
He won the Stanley Cup with the Canadiens three times, in 1976, 1977, and 1978.
Internationally Nyrop played for the American national team at the 1976 Canada Cup, where he served as captain.
He made his National Hockey League (NHL) debut the next year on February 22, 1976 with the Montreal Canadiens, dressing for 19 games and became a regular on defense in the playoffs as the Canadiens won the Stanley Cup.
Later that year Nyrop scored two points in five games and was stalwart on the defense as team captain for the United States team at the inaugural 1976 Canada Cup.
Nyrop spent two years on the Montreal defense and helped the team win the Stanley Cup in 1977 and 1978.
After the 1977–78 season, Nyrop stepped away from the game to study law.
His rights were traded by the Canadiens to the Minnesota North Stars in September 1980 and he returned to the NHL a year later.
He dressed for 42 regular season games with the Stars and two post-season contests in which his team was upset by Chicago in the first round.
Nyrop also played briefly for Kölner Haie of the German league in 1982–83 before retiring for good.
After retirement, Nyrop attended Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington, earning his Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 1986.
He set up his law practice, but then returned to hockey as the coach of the Knoxville Cherokees of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) in 1991-92.
The following season, Nyrop became owner and coach of the Sunshine Hockey League's West Palm Beach Blaze.
After guiding the club to three straight league championships, he sold his interest in the club due to failing health.
In September 1995, Nyrop was diagnosed with inoperable colon cancer, which had spread to his liver and lungs.
He died three months later in his father's home in Minneapolis at age 43.
