Bill Hunter | |
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| Born | May 5, 1920 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | December 16, 2002 (aged 82) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Ice hockey manager, coach, and investor |
| Known for | Founding of: Western Hockey League World Hockey Association Edmonton Oilers |
William Dickenson Hunter, OC (May 5, 1920 – December 16, 2002) was a Canadian sports promoter and ice hockey player, coach, manager, and investor. Also known as "Wild Bill", Hunter co-founded the Western Hockey League (WHL), helped to launch the World Hockey Association (WHA), and worked to bring professional hockey to Edmonton and to his hometown of Saskatoon.