Researching Phil Esposito
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 4 people with the Esposito surname? In that year Esposito was ranked number 3575 for popularity in the UK. |

The name Phil means "Form of PHILLIP. Loving" and is of Greek origin.
Records of Phil Esposito on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Phil Esposito and the Esposito Family Tree
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Some Famous People called Phil Esposito
Phil Esposito
Philip Anthony Esposito (, ; born February 20, 1942) is a Canadian broadcaster, and former professional ice hockey executive, coach and player. A member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, he played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers. He is considered one of the greatest players of all time, and is the older brother of fellow Hall-of-Famer Tony Esposito, a goaltender.
After retiring as a player, Esposito served as head coach and general manager of the New York Rangers before co-founding the Tampa Bay Lightning. He now serves as Tampa Bay's radio colour commentator.
In 2017, Esposito was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history.
Source: Phil Esposito, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Esposito
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