Jim Westby

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJames Allen "Jim"•Westby
Used nameJim•Westby
Born5 February 1937 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA)
Measurements183 cm / 82 kg
AffiliationsMinnesota Golden Gophers, Saint Paul (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Jim Westby came from a famous hockey family in Minneapolis, and took his defense talents to the University of Minnesota. His brother, Gerry, played for the US National Team in 1958-59 and 1962-63, competing at the 1963 World Championships. Jim played some minor league hockey with the Minneapolis Bungalows and the Fort Frances Canadians.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) USA Jim Westby
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) United States 5