January 3, 2012(2012-01-03) (aged 81) South Bend, Indiana
Alma mater
University of St. Thomas
Playing career
1951–1952
Minneapolis Millers
1954–1955
St. Paul Saints
1956–1957
St. Paul Peters
1957–1958
St. Paul K.S.T.P.
Position(s)
Defenseman
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1953–1958
South Saint Paul Secondary (assistant)
1958–1968
South Saint Paul Secondary
1968–1987
Notre Dame
Head coaching record
Overall
201–69–11 (high school) 285–314–30 (college)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
WCHA Coach of the Year (1973)
Charles 'Lefty' Smith (January 5, 1930 – January 3, 2012) was an American ice hockey player and coach most well known for his long tenure with Notre Dame.[1]
^"Notre Dame Legend Lefty Smith, 81, Dies". College Hockey News. 2012-01-04. Retrieved 2017-07-02.
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