Age, Biography and Wiki
Jimmy Carson was born on 20 July, 1968 in Southfield, Michigan, U.S., is an American ice hockey player (born 1968). Discover Jimmy Carson'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 55 years old?
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| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
20 July 1968 |
| Birthday |
20 July |
| Birthplace |
Southfield, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 55 years old group.
Jimmy Carson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Jimmy Carson height is 6′ 1″ and Weight 200 lbs.
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| Height |
6′ 1″ |
| Weight |
200 lbs |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Jimmy Carson's Wife?
His wife is Paula Alexander
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Paula Alexander |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Jimmy Carson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jimmy Carson worth at the age of 55 years old? Jimmy Carson’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Jimmy Carson'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 |
Jimmy Carson Social Network
Timeline
James Charles Carson (born July 20, 1968) is an American former professional ice hockey player.
He played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League with five different teams.
As a youth, Carson played in the 1980 and 1981 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments with the Detroit Compuware minor ice hockey team.
Carson was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft as the second overall pick.
He scored 37 goals as an 18-year-old rookie in the 1986–87 NHL season.
In just his second NHL season he notched 55 goals, establishing himself as one of the sport's top young players and setting a single season NHL record for most goals by a United States-born player.
Carson represented the United States in the 1986 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and the 1987 World Ice Hockey Championships.
In 1988, he became only the second teenager in NHL history to score 50 goals in a season; the first was Wayne Gretzky.
The record was matched by Kevin Stevens in the 1992–93 NHL season, At the end of his second season, Carson was part of the August 9, 1988, blockbuster trade that sent himself, Martin Gélinas, the Kings' three first-round draft picks in 1989, 1991 and 1993, and $15 million cash to the Edmonton Oilers for Wayne Gretzky, Marty McSorley and Mike Krushelnyski.
Carson demanded a trade out of Edmonton in November 1989.
These players were instrumental in helping Edmonton win their fifth Stanley Cup in seven years in 1990.
While still a player in the NHL, Carson began to prepare for a post-hockey career by earning certifications in financial planning in 1992.
When his playing career ended, he joined Northwestern Mutual.
Carson and his wife have four children and reside in the Metro Detroit area.
They have three sons and one daughter.
Carson later returned to Los Angeles in January 1993, following a trade for popular all-star defenseman Paul Coffey.
He played with Gretzky and the Kings for parts of two seasons, but never regained the scoring touch he had early in his career.
He later played for the Vancouver Canucks and the Hartford Whalers, where he ended his NHL career in 1996.
From 1996-1998 Carson played for his hometown Detroit Vipers of the International Hockey League.
He was a member of the 1997 Turner Cup-winning team.
Carson participated in the Red Wings versus Toronto Maple Leafs alumni game before the 2014 NHL Winter Classic at Comerica Park.
Carson is of Greek descent; his grandfather changed the family name from Kyriazopoulos to Carson upon immigrating to the United States.
