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Dave Balon was born on 2 August, 1938 in Wakaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, is a David Alexander Balon was ice hockey player. Discover Dave Balon'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 68 years old?

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Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 2 August, 1938
Birthday 2 August
Birthplace Wakaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date of death 29 May, 2007
Died Place Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
Nationality Canada

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Dave Balon Height, Weight & Measurements

At 68 years old, Dave Balon height is 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) and Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb).

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Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 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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Dave Balon Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dave Balon worth at the age of 68 years old? Dave Balon’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Canada. We have estimated Dave Balon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1924

He would have an outstanding season in Montreal, finishing with 24 goals, good for 3rd on the team, and 42 points.

1938

David Alexander Balon (August 2, 1938 – May 29, 2007) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach.

1958

Balon played his junior hockey for the Prince Albert Mintos of the SJHL before turning pro in 1958 and joining the New York Rangers farm system.

1959

Balon played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1959 and 1973 before multiple sclerosis led to his retirement.

He would make his NHL debut in the 1959–60 season with a three-game callup to the Rangers.

Over the next two years, he would be a frequent callup, seeing 43 more games of NHL action and recording 5 goals and 18 points.

1962

In 1962–63, he finally established himself as a full-time member of the Rangers, appearing in all 70 games and recording 11 goals and 24 points.

1963

For the 1963–64 season, Balon was dealt to the Montreal Canadiens in 7-player trade involving Hall of Fame goalies Jacques Plante and Gump Worsley.

1964

He would have another solid season in 1964–65, posting 41 points and then helping Montreal to the Stanley Cup Championship.

1966

Balon won his second Stanley Cup in 1966 and assisted in Henri Richard's Cup winning goal in overtime.

1967

In 1967, Balon was exposed by Montreal in the Expansion Draft and selected by the Minnesota North Stars.

He would return to form with the North Stars, posting career highs in assists (32) and points (47), and was selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game (he played in two previous All-Star games for Montreal in a format where the league champion played a team of All-Stars, but this was his first 'true' selection).

He had an especially strong playoffs, scoring 13 points in 14 games and leading the NHL in playoff assists with 9.

Following the season, Balon would be dealt back to his first NHL team, the New York Rangers, in exchange for three players.

Balon's first year back in New York was sub-par by his standards, as he finished with 10 goals and 31 points.

1969

However, he would establish himself as an elite player in 1969–70, as he finished 7th in the league in goals with 33 and 10th in overall scoring with 70 points.

1970

He followed that up with another stellar season in 1970–71, as he bettered his career high with 36 goals (again top-10 in the league), and was voted the 'Most Popular Ranger' on a team with 5 future Hall-of-Famers.

His offensive accomplishments were even more impressive in that he was also one of the team's top defensive forwards often assigned to check opposition stars.

1971

After a SO-SO start to the 1971–72 season, Balon was dealt to the Vancouver Canucks.

He would finish the season with respectable totals of 23 goals and 47 points, but wasn't the player he was in New York.

As it turned out, he was in the early stages of multiple sclerosis, an illness that wouldn't be diagnosed until after his playing career.

1972

In 1972–73, Balon had a shocking loss of form as the illness took its toll on his play.

A top-10 offensive player in the league just two seasons prior, Balon slumped to just 3 goals and 5 points in 57 games.

Sadly, Balon would be treated harshly by media and fans in Vancouver, who didn't realize the nature of his condition and attributed his suddenly sluggish play to a lack of effort or just his being 'washed-up'.

1973

Balon would have one more go at pro hockey in the 1973–74 season, suiting up for the Quebec Nordiques of the WHA, but was forced to retire after 7 games.

Balon finished his NHL career with 192 goals and 222 assists for 414 points in 776 career games, along with 607 penalty minutes.

He played in four All-Star games and won two Stanley Cups.

After his retirement, Balon received a proper diagnosis of his condition.

He turned to coaching, and spent several seasons as head coach of the Humboldt Broncos of the SJHL.

1980

Balon fell on hard times during the 1980s and 1990s.

As his condition worsened, he was left unable to work and forced to live off his relatively small NHL pension.

Ultimately, he received assistance from the NHLPA and various alumni organizations thereafter until his death from multiple sclerosis, a diagnosis he had for more than 30 years.