Joseph Thomas "Brute" Bretto (November 28, 1912 – January 27, 2007) was an American professional ice hockey defenseman who played three games in the National Hockey League with the Chicago Black Hawks. Bretto spent most of his career with the St. Paul Saints of the American Hockey Association.
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Joe Bretto | |||
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Born |
(1912-11-28)November 28, 1912 Hibbing, Minnesota, U.S. | ||
Died |
January 27, 2007(2007-01-27) (aged 94) Hibbing, Minnesota, U.S. | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Weight | 248 lb (112 kg; 17 st 10 lb) | ||
Position | Defense | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for | Chicago Black Hawks | ||
Playing career | 1931–1946 |