John MacLean (Manitoba politician)
John Douglas Campbell MacLean (24 March 1929 - 9 November 1987) was a Progressive Conservative party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was a barrister by career.
John Douglas Campbell MacLean | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North Centre | |
| In office March 1958 – June 1962 | |
| Preceded by | Stanley Knowles |
| Succeeded by | Stanley Knowles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 March 1929 Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Died | November 1987 (aged 58) Yellowknife, Northwest Territories |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Profession | barrister |
After an initial unsuccessful attempt in the 1957 federal election, MacLean was elected at the Winnipeg North Centre riding in the 1958 election.[1] After serving his only term, the 24th Canadian Parliament, MacLean was defeated in the 1962 election.
Prior to his professional career in law and politics, MacLean was a hockey player for the Brandon Wheat Kings, including in the 1949 Memorial Cup,[1] and later a coach and referee for teams in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.[1]
References
- Charles Lynch, "He Defeated Mr Knowles". Ottawa Citizen, 16 April 1958.
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