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Bill Flett was born on 21 July, 1943 in Vermilion, Alberta, Canada, is a Canadian ice hockey player (1943–1999). Discover Bill Flett'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 21 July, 1943
Birthday 21 July
Birthplace Vermilion, Alberta, Canada
Date of death 12 July, 1999
Died Place Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Nationality Canada

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Bill Flett Height, Weight & Measurements

At 55 years old, Bill Flett height is 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) and Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb).

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Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
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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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Bill Flett Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bill Flett worth at the age of 55 years old? Bill Flett’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Canada. We have estimated Bill Flett's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1943

William Mayer Flett (July 21, 1943 – July 12, 1999) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Atlanta Flames.

1963

From 1963–64 through 1966–67, he played for teams in various minor professional leagues (AHL, EHL, WHL, CPHL).

1964

Flett was Doreen in 1964; they had three sons together, Cody, Dean and Shane.

1967

In 1967, when the NHL expanded from six to twelve teams, Flett was drafted by the expansion Los Angeles Kings.

In his rookie season, playing on right wing, he scored 26 goals and was named The Sporting News NHL West Division rookie of the year.

Flett was nicknamed "Cowboy" because in addition to being a hockey player, he owned a cattle ranch in Alberta and he was also a rodeo performer.

Flett's rodeo career ended when the Los Angeles Kings owner Jack Kent Cooke threatened to fine him $1,000 ($ today) for every rodeo he appeared in.

He was well known throughout his career for being one of the few hockey players at the time to sport a full beard, and for being one of the last players to play without a helmet.

Not known for his playmaking skill or skating, Flett did possess a booming and heavy slapshot and when paired with the right center who could get him the puck, he was among the league's biggest scoring threats.

Flett scored 24 goals in his sophomore season.

His goal production declined significantly in his next two seasons.

1972

He was acquired along with Ross Lonsberry, Jean Potvin and Eddie Joyal by the Flyers from the Kings for Serge Bernier, Bill Lesuk and Jim Johnson on January 28, 1972.

He had his best season in 1972–73 with 43 goals with the Flyers.

1974

Flett was a member of the Flyers 1974 Stanley Cup champion team.

He was traded from the Flyers to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Randy Osburn and Dave Fortier on May 27, 1974.

He was waived by the Maple Leafs after reverting to his indifferent play.

1975

The Atlanta Flames picked him from waivers, and Flett had one last productive year in the NHL when he scored 23 goals in 1975–76.

1976

In 1976–77, the Flames sold him to the Edmonton Oilers of the WHA where he averaged over 60 points per season over the next three years.

When Edmonton joined the NHL, he found he had little left and retired after 20 games.

He scouted for the Oilers after that.

1979

Flett then moved to the World Hockey Association, playing with the Edmonton Oilers, returning to the NHL with the Oilers in the 1979–80 NHL season.

Born in Vermilion, Alberta, Flett played his minor hockey in Okotoks, Alberta, then played junior hockey with the Melville Millionaires of the SJHL.

1980

Flett lived in Edmonton after retiring from the Edmonton Oilers in 1980, and maintained friendships with his former teammates and team executives.

1997

He battled alcoholism for many years and explained, in 1997, that he had been sober for "4 or 5 years" after Oilers owner Peter Pocklington and coach Glen Sather helped him get a placement in the Betty Ford Clinic in Rancho Mirage.

1999

In May 1999, Flett entered the hospital due to a gall bladder condition which eventually contributed to liver failure.

Flett received a liver transplant, but his body rejected it; he died on July 12, 1999, due to liver failure.