Maurice Richard

Maurice Richard was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 18 seasons in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens. He was the first player to score 50 goals in one season.

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Profession :

Hockey Player

Birthday :

August 4, 1921

Death Date:

May 27, 2000

Age :

78

Maurice “Rocket” Richard was a renowned Canadian ice hockey player who spent 18 seasons with the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL. As the first player to score 50 goals in a single season, he made history and went on to win the Hart Trophy twice as the league’s most valuable player. Richard played a crucial role in leading the Canadiens to eight Stanley Cup victories and was selected for the NHL First All-Star Team six times. He continues to hold numerous franchise records for the Canadiens and has been recognized as one of the NHL’s 100 Greatest Players, as well as being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

After retiring from hockey, Richard found success as a businessman, owning a tavern, restaurant, and sporting goods store in Montreal. He also established the Maurice Richard Foundation, which aids underprivileged children in Quebec. His accomplishments both on and off the ice have solidified Richard’s status as a significant figure in Canadian history.