Frank Thorman "Buzz" Boll (March 6, 1911 – January 23, 1990) was a Canadian professional

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who played 11 seasons in the

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for the

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and

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between 1933 and 1944. He was born in Fillmore,

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Playing career

Frank Boll played for the

from 1933–34 to 1938–39. He then played two seasons for the

and one for the

when the franchise was renamed for the start of the 1941–42 season. He finished his NHL career playing for the

in 1942–43 and 1943–44.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Boll, Frank 1911 births 1990 deaths Brooklyn Americans players Boston Bruins players Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States Canadian ice hockey left wingers Ice hockey people from Saskatchewan New York Americans players Regina Pats players Syracuse Stars (IHL) players Toronto Maple Leafs players Toronto Marlboros players