Alexander "Mine Boy" Levinsky (February 2, 1910 – September 1, 1990) was an American-born Canadian professional

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who played nine seasons in the

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for the

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and

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. He was given his unusual nickname because it was noted that his father, who would attend his son's games, would shout: "That's mine boy."The Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club: Official Centennial Publication - Kevin Shea, Jason Wilson
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Biography

Levinsky was born in Syracuse, New York, grew up in

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, and was Jewish. He starred in baseball, basketball, hockey, and football before he concentrated on hockey. Before playing hockey professionally, he played baseball with St. George's; he later played hockey with the

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. He played 367 NHL games, in which he scored 19 goals and had 49 assists for 68 career points. He had 2 goals and 1 assist in 37 playoff games. Lewinsky graduated from the University of Toronto Law School (and played for the Varsity Blues 1929-1930) and later became a lawyer,''The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle'' from Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 30, 1935 · Page 6
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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Awards and achievements

* 1932 Stanley Cup Championship (

) * 1938 Stanley Cup Championship (

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