Age, Biography and Wiki
Val James was born on 14 February, 1957 in Ocala, Florida, U.S., is an American ice hockey player (born 1957). Discover Val James'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 67 years old?
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| Age |
67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
14 February 1957 |
| Birthday |
14 February |
| Birthplace |
Ocala, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 67 years old group.
Val James Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Val James height is 188 cm and Weight 93 kg.
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| Height |
188 cm |
| Weight |
93 kg |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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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.
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Val James Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Val James worth at the age of 67 years old? Val James’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Val James'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 |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Val James Social Network
Timeline
Valmore Curtis James (born February 14, 1957) is an American former professional ice hockey player who played 11 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs between 1981 and 1986.
He also played several seasons, in the late 1970s, for the Erie Blades, in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL).
James's propensity for using hip checks garnered notoriety in the Erie County Field House, home of the Blades.
James was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 16th round, 184th overall in the 1977 NHL Entry Draft after playing two seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) for the Quebec Remparts, although he never played in any regulation games for the Red Wings.
The rest of his career, which lasted from 1978 to 1988, was spent in various minor leagues.
James was born in Ocala, Florida and raised in Hauppauge, New York.
He was one of six children.
James began skating and playing ice hockey in Commack, New York where his father was employed as the manager of an ice rink.
He signed with the Buffalo Sabres on July 22, 1981.
James made his NHL debut for the Sabres during the 1981–82 NHL season, playing seven games.
James became the first Black American to play in the NHL when he debuted with the Sabres.
In 1983, while playing in the American Hockey League (AHL), under the direction of rookie coach Mike Keenan, James scored the winning goal for the Rochester Americans in the Calder Cup.
James' next NHL stint came in the 1986–87 NHL season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, playing four games.
As an African-American, James often faced situations at all levels of his career where he was the victim of incidents of racial prejudice from opposing fans, and, sometimes, opposing players.
On the ice, James became revered for his fighting ability.
One of the NHL's all-time top enforcers, Dave Brown, singled out James as one of the hardest punching players, and toughest opponents, he had ever fought.
After 14 professional NHL hockey games, a shoulder injury forced James to retire from the sport in 1988.
After retirement, he taught hockey for 10 years.
After retiring, James settled in the Niagara Region with his wife.
He was not the first Black American to be exclusively trained in the country; that milestone did not occur until 1996, when Mike Grier made his NHL debut.
James was the first native-born Floridian to play in the NHL.
His autobiography Black Ice: The Val James Story was released by ECW Press for worldwide distribution in February 2015, coinciding with Black History Month.
In January 2017 ECW Press re-released the book in paperback format, again coinciding with Black History Month.
