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

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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

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by the

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, going 88th overall.

Personal life

He married Marlene Weaver (Died January 21, 2025) and became the father of two daughters and one son, Carol Deschamps (November 29th, 1963- November 24th, 2021), Joanne Lalonde, and Martin McCarthy (March 1st, 1958- January 8th, 2012). He had five grandchildren: grandsons Bryan McCarthy (Born 1992), Thomas Lalonde, and granddaughters Erin Deschamps (Born 1992), Holly Lalonde, and Kelly Deschamps (Born 1995). McCarthy suffered from diabetes, something his son would also suffer from. During the off-season, McCarthy would work as a delivery driver for the

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. The job paid well and the McCarthy family was able to become the first on their street to own a television. He died of a heart attack in his home in Toronto the morning of January 20, 1992."Obituaries", ''

'', January 21, 1992 His wife Marlene had walked into the kitchen to find him face down at the table. Thinking at first he was asleep, she attempted to rouse him. When that failed, she realized what had happened.

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 Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States 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 20th-century Canadian sportsmen {{canada-icehockey-winger-1930s-stub