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Jim Kyte

First Legally Deaf NHL Player

Growing up in a family with five boys and one girl, Jim Kyte has always known what it means to be part of a team. The Kyte family was a louder than normal household because all the boys, including his father, Dr. John Kyte, were hearing impaired. Growing up with a profound hearing loss has many physical, emotional and mental challenges but having parents as strong role models to look up to played a pivotal role in Jim's upbringing.
  • Ottawa, ON CANADA
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Summary Profile

Jim Kyte beat the odds to become the Winnipeg Jets' first-round draft pick in 1982, as the National Hockey League's first legally deaf player.

Kyte not only made it to the NHL, he made his mark on the ice as one of the toughest defencemen in the league. He was admired by Don Cherry and feared by such players as Mark Messier and Denis Savard.


Audiences will be impressed to hear of Kyte's resourcefulness in achieving his goals both on and off the ice and his flexibility in overcoming obstacles. Throughout, he has worked to maintain a positive attitude, to make an active contribution to his community, and to set an example for others in dealing with adversity. Kyte shows audiences the value in working as a team, and in learning to adapt quickly to new challenges.

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"Mr. Kyte is truly one of the best, an incredible story of a person working through the best and worst of life's trials. ie, making lemonade from lemons."

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