Age, Biography and Wiki
Murray Balfour was born on 24 August, 1936 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, is a Canadian ice hockey player. Discover Murray Balfour'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 28 years old?
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28 years old |
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Virgo |
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24 August 1936 |
| Birthday |
24 August |
| Birthplace |
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Date of death |
30 May, 1965 |
| Died Place |
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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Canada
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Murray Balfour Height, Weight & Measurements
At 28 years old, Murray Balfour height is 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) and Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb).
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5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
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180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) |
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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.
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Murray Balfour Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Murray Balfour worth at the age of 28 years old? Murray Balfour’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Canada. We have estimated Murray Balfour's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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player |
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Timeline
Murray Gordon Louis Balfour (August 24, 1936 – May 30, 1965) was a Canadian ice hockey right wing in the National Hockey League from 1956 to 1965, with the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Black Hawks, and Boston Bruins.
Balfour first played in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens, playing five games with them over the 1956–57 and 1957–58 seasons, though mainly spent those years with their minor-league affiliates, the Hull-Ottawa Canadiens and Montreal Royals.
A right wing, Balfour was unable to play for Montreal full-time as the team already had Maurice Richard, Bernie Geoffrion, and Claude Provost on the team (the first two later being elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. After spending the 1958–59 season with the minor-league Rochester Americans, Balfour was sold to the Chicago Black Hawks for cash.
Balfour was a member of the renowned "Million Dollar Line" alongside Bobby Hull and Bill Hay with the Black Hawks.
Balfour won the Stanley Cup in 1961 with Chicago.
In game three of the first round of the 1961 Stanley Cup playoffs, he scored the game winner in triple overtime against the defending champion Canadiens.
In the fifth game, Balfour crashed into the Detroit Red Wings net and broke his arm.
The Hawks went on to win the Stanley Cup in six games with Balfour watching the final game from the hospital.
He led Chicago in goals scored during the playoffs with 5.
During the 1961–62 season Balfour re-injured his wrist, requiring surgery and an 8 in steel rod implanted for support.
His play declined as a result of the injury, and he was traded to the Boston Bruins in 1964.
He started the 1964–65 season with the Bruins, however he complained about being tired and began slowing down.
As a result, Balfour was sent to their minor-league affiliate, the Hershey Bears.
After 31 games with Hershey, Balforur stopped playing, and was treated for a lesion on his lung.
On April 5 he had surgery, where an inoperable tumor was found.
He recorded 67 goals and 90 assists for a total of 157 points over his career, having played in 306 games.
After the tumor was found on Balfour's lung, he returned home to Regina, and entered a hospital on May 29.
His career ended due to lung cancer, which led to his death in 1965.
He died of lung cancer on May 30, 1965.
The City of Regina named a hockey arena in Balfour's honour.
Balfour's parents were Gordon and Margaret Balfour of Regina.
