Bill Hay was a Canadian professional hockey player who played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Los Angeles Kings. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1933 and began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League in 1959. He was known for his strong skating and defensive abilities, as well as his leadership skills.

Hay was a member of the Chicago Black Hawks for three seasons, from 1959-1962. During his time with the team, he was an important part of the team's Stanley Cup victory in 1961. He was also named to the NHL All-Star team in 1962.

In 1962, Hay was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he played for four seasons. During his time with the Maple Leafs, he was a key contributor to the team's Stanley Cup victory in 1967. He was also named to the NHL All-Star team in 1965.

In 1966, Hay was traded to the Los Angeles Kings, where he played for one season. He retired from professional hockey in 1967.

Throughout his career, Hay was known for his strong skating and defensive abilities, as well as his leadership skills. He was an important part of two Stanley Cup victories and was named to the NHL All-Star team twice. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1975.

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