Jack Taggart, Jr.

Jack Taggart, Jr. (born February 3, 1950 - May 2022)
was a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman. Taggart was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the seventh round (85th overall) of the 1970 NHL Entry Draft.The Spokesman-Review - Google News Archive Search
Born in 1950 in Calgary, Alberta, Taggart played with the Canada men's national ice hockey team during the 1968-69 season,The Phoenix - Google News Archive Search and then attended the University of Denver where he played with the Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team. 
In January 1970, Taggart suffered serious injuries to his head and jaw as a result of a car accident.Eugene Register-Guard - Google News Archive Search
Taggart began his professional career in 1970, and played the 1970–71 season with the St. Louis Blues' top farm team, the Kansas City Blues of the Central Hockey League. The following season and a half was spent in the American Hockey League with the Cincinnati Swords, and he concluded his playing career with the Charlotte Checkers of the EHL following the 1972-73 season.
== Personal information ==
Taggart's father, Jack Taggart Sr.,The Sun - Google News Archive Search played with Team Canada at the 1955 World Ice Hockey Championships.The Calgary Herald - Google News Archive Search
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Category:Canadian ice hockey defencemen
Category:Cincinnati Swords players
Category:Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey players
Category:St. Louis Blues draft picks