Garth Frederick Arthur "Garry" Swain (born September 11, 1947) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey center. He played in both the NHL and WHA.
Garry Swain | |||
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Born |
(1947-09-11) September 11, 1947 (age 75) Welland, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
Weight | 164 lb (74 kg; 11 st 10 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Pittsburgh Penguins New England Whalers | ||
NHL Draft |
4th overall, 1968 Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
Playing career | 1966–1977 |
Born in Welland, Ontario, Swain was drafted fourth overall in the 1968 NHL Amateur Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, he would play just nine games for the Penguins, spending three seasons with the New England Whalers of the WHA.
Preceded by | Pittsburgh Penguins first round draft pick 1968 |
Succeeded by |
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