Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: William John `` Magnet '' Fairbairn ( born January 7 , 1947 ) was a right wing in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers , Minnesota North Stars and St. Louis Blues .
Simplified: William John `` Magnet '' Fairbairn ( born January 7 , 1947 in Brandon , Manitoba ) is a retired professional hockey player . He played in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers , Minnesota North Stars and St. Louis Blues .