Thomas Francis Patrick McCarthy (September 15, 1934 – January 20, 1992) was a Canadian

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who played four seasons in the

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for the Detroit Red Wings and

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between 1956 and 1961. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1955 to 1973, was spent in various minor leagues. McCarthy was selected in the 15th round of the 1967 NHL Expansion Draft by the

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, going 88th overall.

Personal life

He married Marlene Weaver and became the father of two daughters and one son, Carol, Johan, and Martin. He had five grandchildren: grandsons Bryan, Thomas, and granddaughters Erin, Holly, and Kelly. He died in Toronto in January 1992."Obituaries", ''

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'', January 21, 1992

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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* 1934 births 1992 deaths Baltimore Clippers players Boston Bruins players Canadian ice hockey left wingers Cleveland Barons (1937–1973) players Detroit Red Wings players Edmonton Flyers (WHL) players Hershey Bears players Kingston Frontenacs (EPHL) players Ontario Hockey Association Senior A League (1890–1979) players Portland Buckaroos players Providence Reds players Rochester Americans players Ice hockey people from Toronto Sudbury Wolves (EPHL) players Toronto Marlboros players Tulsa Oilers (1964–1984) players Vancouver Canucks (WHL) players {{canada-icehockey-winger-1930s-stub