Len Ceglarski
American ice hockey player and coach (1926–2017)
Leonard Stanley Ceglarski (June 27, 1926 – December 16, 2017) was an American ice hockey player and coach. He was an All-American left wing on Boston College's 1949 NCAA championship team, and was captain of the 1950–51 squad. He was also a member of the U.S. Olympic hockey team that won the silver medal at the 1952 Winter Olympic Games in Oslo, Norway. Ceglarski was also known as a baseball player. While at Boston College, his .429 batting average as a senior second baseman was best in New England.
Career
Playing
Ceglarski played three seasons of varsity ice hockey at Boston College. He helped the team win the National Championship as a sophomore in just the second year it was held. After serving as team captain for his senior season, Ceglarski joined the US national team and earned a spot on the roster for the 1952 Winter Olympics. Ceglarski served as a depth player for team USA, recording 3 points in 8 games, but did help the team to a silver medal finish. After the Olympics, Ceglarski's playing career was largely finished but he did make a brief appearance with the Worcester Warriors in 1954.
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