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Unto Wiitala is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player who was born on 5 July 1925 in Finland. He played for the Finnish national team in the 1948 Winter Olympics and won a bronze medal. He also played for the Finnish national team in the 1952 Winter Olympics and won a silver medal. Wiitala began his professional career in 1945 with the Lahti Pelicans of the Finnish Elite League. He played for the Pelicans until 1952, when he moved to the United States to play for the Boston Olympics of the Eastern Hockey League. He played for the Olympics until 1956, when he returned to Finland to play for the Lahti Pelicans. He retired from professional hockey in 1959. Wiitala was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985. He was also inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame in 1998. Wiitala is 94 years old and has a net worth of $1 million. He has earned his wealth through his career as a professional ice hockey player. He has also earned money through endorsements and other business ventures.

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1985

Wiitala was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985 and became the first Finnish referee ever inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame. The Finnish Liiga honored him by naming their best referee during the regular season award in his name.

Wiitala was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985 and later became the first Finnish referee ever inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame. In 1995, in honor of his accomplishments, the Finnish Liiga named their best referee during the regular season award in his name.

1946

Wiitala began his professional career playing for Karhu-Kissat in 1946. In 1952, he was selected to represent Finland at the 1952 Winter Olympics where they placed fifth. His career ended with him being awarded the best goalkeeper award three times by 1956. After retirement, Wiitala became a referee for 15 consecutive seasons which included two Winter Olympic Games and three Ice Hockey World Championships. He was subsequently named referee-in-chief for the Liiga. He also served as chairperson of the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame from 1996 to 2001.

1925

Unto Mauri Wiitala (5 July 1925 – 16 January 2019) was a Finnish professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. Born in Kuolemajärvi, Finland, he played for Hämeenlinnan Tarmo before working as a referee and hockey executive. He competed at the 1952 Winter Olympics with Team Finland and five Ice Hockey World Championships.