Star of Scotland - Jack Thaler

Jack Thaler was probably the most gifted player in Scotland in the late 1940's. Thaler played junior hockey for the famous Oshawa Generals. But the most productive hockey years were spent playing in Scotland for the Paisley Pirates. At times it seemed he could score at will. His exploits earned him a contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The early 1950's were spent in the Maritimes, scoring goals in bunches for the Saint John Beavers.
Retired from General Motors, Thaler resides in his hometown of Oshawa. His grandson, Chris Thaler, played several seasons for Don Cherry's Mississauga Ice Dogs of the Ontario Hockey League.
(Photos: Jack Thaler c. 1950, Chris Thaler of the OHL Ice Dogs)