Hockey - 1954-55 Topps: J&J's Collection 1954/55 Topps Hockey Master Set Image Gallery
Played 9 seasons in the NHL over a 24 year career playing for the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Black Hawks and Toronto Maple Leafs. Gamble won 3 Calder Cups in the AHL playing for the Rochester Americans. In 1966 he also won the AHL scoring title and was named the league's MVP. He was inducted into the AHL Hall of Fame in 2007. In 1953 he won the Stanley Cup while playing for the Montreal Canadiens. Died March 22nd, 2018, aged 89.
Played 9 seasons in the NHL over a 24 year career playing for the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Black Hawks and Toronto Maple Leafs. Gamble won 3 Calder Cups in the AHL playing for the Rochester Americans. In 1966 he also won the AHL scoring title and was named the league's MVP. He was inducted into the AHL Hall of Fame in 2007. In 1953 he won the Stanley Cup while playing for the Montreal Canadiens. Died March 22nd, 2018, aged 89.
Played 2 seasons in the NHL for the New York Rangers. Scored the winning goal in the 1953 AHL Championship Game playing for the Cleveland Barons, winning the Calder Cup. In 1957 Chrystal won the WHL Championship playing for the Brandon Regals. Member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame. Born April 3rd, 1930, aged 90.
Played 2 seasons in the NHL for the New York Rangers. Scored the winning goal in the 1953 AHL Championship Game playing for the Cleveland Barons, winning the Calder Cup. In 1957 Chrystal won the WHL Championship playing for the Brandon Regals. Member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame. Born April 3rd, 1930, aged 90.
Played 22 seasons in the NHL, 17 for the New York Rangers and 5 with expansion teams Oakland Seals, California Golden Seals & Los Angeles Kings. Howell played in 7 All-Star Games but never won the Stanley Cup. His #3 was retired by the New York Rangers on February 22, 2009. Howell won the Memorial Cup, presented to the Champions of the OHL, in 1952 playing for the Guelph Biltmores. In 1967 he won the Norris Memorial Trophy presented to the NHL's best defenseman. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979. Died March 9th, 2019, aged 86.
Played 22 seasons in the NHL, 17 for the New York Rangers and 5 with expansion teams Oakland Seals, California Golden Seals & Los Angeles Kings. Howell played in 7 All-Star Games but never won the Stanley Cup. His #3 was retired by the New York Rangers on February 22, 2009. Howell won the Memorial Cup, presented to the Champions of the OHL, in 1952 playing for the Guelph Biltmores. In 1967 he won the Norris Memorial Trophy presented to the NHL's best defenseman. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979. Died March 9th, 2019, aged 86.
Played 13 seasons in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks, Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers. Wilson won 4 Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings (1950, 1952, 1954 & 1955) and appeared in 2 All-Star Games. He also played in 580 consecutive games between 1951 and 1960 marking him as the first NHL "Iron Man". He coached two NHL teams after retiring, first in Detroit from 1971 to 1973 and then in Pittsburgh with the Penguins from 1977 to 1980. He also coached the 1977 Canadian Team in the IIHL World Championship in Vienna, Austria. Died December 27th, 2011, aged 82.
Played 13 seasons in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks, Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers. Wilson won 4 Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings (1950, 1952, 1954 & 1955) and appeared in 2 All-Star Games. He also played in 580 consecutive games between 1951 and 1960 marking him as the first NHL "Iron Man". He coached two NHL teams after retiring, first in Detroit from 1971 to 1973 and then in Pittsburgh with the Penguins from 1977 to 1980. He also coached the 1977 Canadian Team in the IIHL World Championship in Vienna, Austria. Died December 27th, 2011, aged 82.
Played 20 seasons in the NHL, first with the Detroit Red Wings and then with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Kelly won 8 Stanley Cups, 4 each with the Red Wings and Maple Leafs. Kelly was the first player awarded the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the leagues best defenseman. He also won NHL's Lady Byng Memorial Trophy 4 times for sportsmanship. Kelly went on to coach three NHL teams, first with the expansion Los Angles King then the Pittsburgh Penguins and finally with the Toronto Maple Leafs. His #4 jersey was retired by both the Maple Leafs on October 15, 2016 and then the Red Wings on February 1, 2019. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1969 and the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2001. Died May 2nd, 2019, aged 91.
Played 20 seasons in the NHL, first with the Detroit Red Wings and then with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Kelly won 8 Stanley Cups, 4 each with the Red Wings and Maple Leafs. Kelly was the first player awarded the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the leagues best defenseman. He also won NHL's Lady Byng Memorial Trophy 4 times for sportsmanship. Kelly went on to coach three NHL teams, first with the expansion Los Angles King then the Pittsburgh Penguins and finally with the Toronto Maple Leafs. His #4 jersey was retired by both the Maple Leafs on October 15, 2016 and then the Red Wings on February 1, 2019. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1969 and the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2001. Died May 2nd, 2019, aged 91.
Nicknamed "Chevy" Chevrefils played 9 seasons in the NHL with the Boston Bruins (8) and Detroit Red Wings (1). Won the OHA's Memorial Cup in 1951 playing for the Barrie Flyers. Was ranked second best junior hockey player in Canada behind Jean Beliveau. Died January 8th, 1981, aged 48.
Nicknamed "Chevy" Chevrefils played 9 seasons in the NHL with the Boston Bruins (8) and Detroit Red Wings (1). Won the OHA's Memorial Cup in 1951 playing for the Barrie Flyers. Was ranked second best junior hockey player in Canada behind Jean Beliveau. Died January 8th, 1981, aged 48.
Played 13 seasons in the NHL all with the Boston Bruins. Bob went to the Stanley Cup finals three times losing all three times to the Montreal Canadiens. Died November 6, 1990, aged 59.
Played 13 seasons in the NHL all with the Boston Bruins. Bob went to the Stanley Cup finals three times losing all three times to the Montreal Canadiens. Died November 6, 1990, aged 59.
Nicknamed "Mr. Hockey" Howe played 26 seasons in the NHL, all but the last with the Detroit Red Wings. Howe wore #17 his rookie season but was offered #9 when Roy Conacher was traded to the Chicago Black Hawks. His career spanned six decades finishing in 1997 when he played his last professional game with the IHL's Detroit Vipers. He remains the all time scoring leader for the Wings with 801 goals. Howe played on The Production Line wit Sid Abel & Ted Lindsay. He won both the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player and The Art Ross Trophy as the leagues leader in points six times. He was named to the NHL's First All-Star Team 12 times and to the Second Tea 8 times. His number b9 was retired by the Detroit Red Wings on March 12,1972 He was named to Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1975 and inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972. Died June 19, 2016, aged 88.
Nicknamed "Mr. Hockey" Howe played 26 seasons in the NHL, all but the last with the Detroit Red Wings. Howe wore #17 his rookie season but was offered #9 when Roy Conacher was traded to the Chicago Black Hawks. His career spanned six decades finishing in 1997 when he played his last professional game with the IHL's Detroit Vipers. He remains the all time scoring leader for the Wings with 801 goals. Howe played on The Production Line wit Sid Abel & Ted Lindsay. He won both the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player and The Art Ross Trophy as the leagues leader in points six times. He was named to the NHL's First All-Star Team 12 times and to the Second Tea 8 times. His number b9 was retired by the Detroit Red Wings on March 12,1972 He was named to Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1975 and inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972. Died June 19, 2016, aged 88.
Nicknamed "Mr. Hockey" Howe played 26 seasons in the NHL, all but the last with the Detroit Red Wings. Howe wore #17 his rookie season but was offered #9 when Roy Conacher was traded to the Chicago Black Hawks. His career spanned six decades finishing in 1997 when he played his last professional game with the IHL's Detroit Vipers. He remains the all time scoring leader for the Wings with 801 goals. Howe played on The Production Line wit Sid Abel & Ted Lindsay. He won both the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player and The Art Ross Trophy as the leagues leader in points six times. He was named to the NHL's First All-Star Team 12 times and to the Second Tea 8 times. His number b9 was retired by the Detroit Red Wings on March 12,1972 He was named to Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1975 and inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972. Died June 19, 2016, aged 88.
Nicknamed "Mr. Hockey" Howe played 26 seasons in the NHL, all but the last with the Detroit Red Wings. Howe wore #17 his rookie season but was offered #9 when Roy Conacher was traded to the Chicago Black Hawks. His career spanned six decades finishing in 1997 when he played his last professional game with the IHL's Detroit Vipers. He remains the all time scoring leader for the Wings with 801 goals. Howe played on The Production Line wit Sid Abel & Ted Lindsay. He won both the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player and The Art Ross Trophy as the leagues leader in points six times. He was named to the NHL's First All-Star Team 12 times and to the Second Tea 8 times. His number b9 was retired by the Detroit Red Wings on March 12,1972 He was named to Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1975 and inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972. Died June 19, 2016, aged 88.
Played 7 seasons in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings & Chicago Black Hawks. Woit won 3 Stanley Cups with the Red Wings and was named to the All-Star Team in 1954. Died December 7, 2016, aged 88.
Played 7 seasons in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings & Chicago Black Hawks. Woit won 3 Stanley Cups with the Red Wings and was named to the All-Star Team in 1954. Died December 7, 2016, aged 88.
Nicknamed "Gump" Worsley played 22 seasons in the NHL with the New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens & Minnesota North Stars. Worsley won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year in 1952 with the Rangers and two Vezina Trophy's as the NHL's best goalie in 1966 & 68 with the Canadiens. He won 4 Stanley Cups with the Canadiens and played in 6 All-Star Games. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1980. Died January 26, 2007, aged 77.
Nicknamed "Gump" Worsley played 22 seasons in the NHL with the New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens & Minnesota North Stars. Worsley won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year in 1952 with the Rangers and two Vezina Trophy's as the NHL's best goalie in 1966 & 68 with the Canadiens. He won 4 Stanley Cups with the Canadiens and played in 6 All-Star Games. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1980. Died January 26, 2007, aged 77.
Played 17 seasons in the NHL for the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings & Pittsburgh Penguins. Bathgate was named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players, by The Hockey News in 2017 ranking 58th. He won the Stanley Cup in 1963/64 playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs and appeared in 4 All-Star Games. Bathgate won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's MVP in 1958/59 while playing for the New York Rangers, the AHL's Memorial Cup in 1952 playing for the Cleveland Baron's, two Lester Patrick Cup's playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the WHL in 1969 & 1970, and the George Leader Cup as the WHL's MVP in 1970. Bathgate was chosen by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1967 NHL Expansion Draft & scored the first goal in Pittsburgh franchise history. The New York Rangers retired his #9 on February 22, 2009. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1978, the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 1993 and the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. Died February 26, 2016, aged 83.
Played 17 seasons in the NHL for the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings & Pittsburgh Penguins. Bathgate was named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players, by The Hockey News in 2017 ranking 58th. He won the Stanley Cup in 1963/64 playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs and appeared in 4 All-Star Games. Bathgate won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's MVP in 1958/59 while playing for the New York Rangers, the AHL's Memorial Cup in 1952 playing for the Cleveland Baron's, two Lester Patrick Cup's playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the WHL in 1969 & 1970, and the George Leader Cup as the WHL's MVP in 1970. Bathgate was chosen by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1967 NHL Expansion Draft & scored the first goal in Pittsburgh franchise history. The New York Rangers retired his #9 on February 22, 2009. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1978, the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 1993 and the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. Died February 26, 2016, aged 83.
Nicknamed "Bucky" Wallingworth played 4 seasons in the NHL with the Chicago Black Hawks & Detroit Red Wings. Died February 2, 1974, aged 40.
Nicknamed "Bucky" Wallingworth played 4 seasons in the NHL with the Chicago Black Hawks & Detroit Red Wings. Died February 2, 1974, aged 40.
Nicknamed "Golden Boy" Timgren played 7 seasons in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs & the Chicago Black Hawks. Ray won the Stanley Cup twice playing for the Leafs in 1948/49 & 1950/51 and appeared in one All-Star Game in 1949. Died November 25, 1999, aged 71.
Nicknamed "Golden Boy" Timgren played 7 seasons in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs & the Chicago Black Hawks. Ray won the Stanley Cup twice playing for the Leafs in 1948/49 & 1950/51 and appeared in one All-Star Game in 1949. Died November 25, 1999, aged 71.
Nicknamed "Tex" by his teammates Evans played 14 seasons in the NHL with the New York Rangers & the Chicago Black Hawks, Jack took home the Stanley Cup in 1960/61 while playing for the Black Hawks and appeared in the 1962 All-Star Game, making him the 1st Welsh born player to win the Cup and appear in an NHL All-Star Game. Jack went on to coach the California Golden Seals & Hartford Whalers of the NHL after his playing days were over. Died November 10, 1996, aged 68.
Nicknamed "Tex" by his teammates Evans played 14 seasons in the NHL with the New York Rangers & the Chicago Black Hawks, Jack took home the Stanley Cup in 1960/61 while playing for the Black Hawks and appeared in the 1962 All-Star Game, making him the 1st Welsh born player to win the Cup and appear in an NHL All-Star Game. Jack went on to coach the California Golden Seals & Hartford Whalers of the NHL after his playing days were over. Died November 10, 1996, aged 68.
Played for the Boston Bruins, the New York Rangers and the Monteal Canadiens.
Played for the Boston Bruins, the New York Rangers and the Monteal Canadiens.
Played 12 seasons in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks & Montreal Canadiens. Skov won 3 Stanley Cups with the Red Wings in 1952, 1954 & 1955. Died September 10, 2013, aged 82.
Played 12 seasons in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks & Montreal Canadiens. Skov won 3 Stanley Cups with the Red Wings in 1952, 1954 & 1955. Died September 10, 2013, aged 82.
Nicknamed "Old Hardrock" Mortson played 13 seasons in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks & Detroit Red Wings. Gus won 4 Stanley Cups with the Leafs 1947, 1948, 1949 & 1951 and appeared in 8 All-Star Games. Gus and his fellow defenseman Jim Thomson were known as the "Gold Dust Twins". His fight with Gordie Howe in the 1948 All-Star Game is the only one on record. Gus lead the league in penalty minutes 4 times. Died August 8, 2015, aged 90.
Nicknamed "Old Hardrock" Mortson played 13 seasons in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks & Detroit Red Wings. Gus won 4 Stanley Cups with the Leafs 1947, 1948, 1949 & 1951 and appeared in 8 All-Star Games. Gus and his fellow defenseman Jim Thomson were known as the "Gold Dust Twins". His fight with Gordie Howe in the 1948 All-Star Game is the only one on record. Gus lead the league in penalty minutes 4 times. Died August 8, 2015, aged 90.
Nicknamed "Diesel" Mohns played 22 seasons in the NHL with the Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Minnesota North Stars, Atlanta Flames & Washington Capitals. Doug won the OHA's Memorial Cup twice with the Barrie Flyers before turning pro in 1953. Doug played left wing on the Black Hawks famed "Scooter Line" with center Stan Mikita and right wing Kenny Wharram. One of the first player to wear a helmet he finished his career as the Captain of the Capitals. Doug never won a Stanley Cup but appeared in 7 All-Star Games. This is his Rookie Card. Died February 26, 2005, aged 73.
Nicknamed "Diesel" Mohns played 22 seasons in the NHL with the Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Minnesota North Stars, Atlanta Flames & Washington Capitals. Doug won the OHA's Memorial Cup twice with the Barrie Flyers before turning pro in 1953. Doug played left wing on the Black Hawks famed "Scooter Line" with center Stan Mikita and right wing Kenny Wharram. One of the first player to wear a helmet he finished his career as the Captain of the Capitals. Doug never won a Stanley Cup but appeared in 7 All-Star Games. This is his Rookie Card. Died February 26, 2005, aged 73.
Won the CHL's Memorial Cup with the Barrie Flyers in 1950 & 51. Played in two NHL All-Star games in 1955 & 56. In 1955 he won the Elizabeth C. Dufresne Trophy presented by the Boston Bruins to the teams most outstanding player during home games.
Won the CHL's Memorial Cup with the Barrie Flyers in 1950 & 51. Played in two NHL All-Star games in 1955 & 56. In 1955 he won the Elizabeth C. Dufresne Trophy presented by the Boston Bruins to the teams most outstanding player during home games.
Played 21 seasons in the NHL with the Chicago Black Hawks, New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings. Played in 7 NHL All-Star games. Gadsby never won the Stanley Cup but came close in 1964 while playing for the Detroit Red Wings but lost in 7 games to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1970 & the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 1986. Died March 10th, 2016, aged 88.
Played 21 seasons in the NHL with the Chicago Black Hawks, New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings. Played in 7 NHL All-Star games. Gadsby never won the Stanley Cup but came close in 1964 while playing for the Detroit Red Wings but lost in 7 games to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1970 & the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 1986. Died March 10th, 2016, aged 88.
Played 18 seasons in the NHL with the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs with whom he won the Stanley Cup in 1951. After being traded to Toronto and then back to the Bruins in 1954 he became their Captain in 1955-56 and remained so until his last year in the NHL in 1960-61. Flaman played in five All-Star games. In 1970 he became the Coach of Northwestern University serving 19 years. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990. Died June 22nd, 2012, aged 85.
Played 18 seasons in the NHL with the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs with whom he won the Stanley Cup in 1951. After being traded to Toronto and then back to the Bruins in 1954 he became their Captain in 1955-56 and remained so until his last year in the NHL in 1960-61. Flaman played in five All-Star games. In 1970 he became the Coach of Northwestern University serving 19 years. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990. Died June 22nd, 2012, aged 85.
Nicknamed "Mighty Mouse" Leswick played 12 NHL seasons with the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings & Chicago Black Hawks. He played in 6 NHL All-Star Games & won 3 Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings, most famously scoring the winning goal against the Montreal Canadiens in overtime of game seven in 1954. Died July 1, 2001 aged 78.
Nicknamed "Mighty Mouse" Leswick played 12 NHL seasons with the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings & Chicago Black Hawks. He played in 6 NHL All-Star Games & won 3 Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings, most famously scoring the winning goal against the Montreal Canadiens in overtime of game seven in 1954. Died July 1, 2001 aged 78.
Nicknamed "The Pope" Popein played 8 seasons in the NHL with two teams. Larry started his professional career with the Vancouver Canucks of the Western Hockey League in 1951. In 1954 Popein's contract was acquired by the New York Rangers of the NHL where he played for 7 seasons. Popein centered the line with Andy Bathgate & Dean Prentice. Popein left the Rangers in 1961 and played 8 more years with the Vancouver Canucks before ending his pro career with the expansion Oakland Seals in 1968. Larry became the interim head coach of the New York Rangers during the 1973/74 season for 41 games. In 1975 Larry became the Director of Player Development for the Vancouver Canucks and in 1986 he became a scout for the Calgary Flames. Popein retired in 1992.. He never won a Stanley Cup and died Feb 7th, 2020, aged 89.
Nicknamed "The Pope" Popein played 8 seasons in the NHL with two teams. Larry started his professional career with the Vancouver Canucks of the Western Hockey League in 1951. In 1954 Popein's contract was acquired by the New York Rangers of the NHL where he played for 7 seasons. Popein centered the line with Andy Bathgate & Dean Prentice. Popein left the Rangers in 1961 and played 8 more years with the Vancouver Canucks before ending his pro career with the expansion Oakland Seals in 1968. Larry became the interim head coach of the New York Rangers during the 1973/74 season for 41 games. In 1975 Larry became the Director of Player Development for the Vancouver Canucks and in 1986 he became a scout for the Calgary Flames. Popein retired in 1992.. He never won a Stanley Cup and died Feb 7th, 2020, aged 89.
Played 10 seasons in the NHL with the New York Rangers. Was NHL Rookie of the Year in 1946 winning the Calder Memorial Trophy. Won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1950 for Sportsmanship. In 1949/50 Laprade played in his only Stanly Cup Finals losing to the Detroit Red Wings in 7 games. Played in 4 NHL All-Star Games & was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1993. Died on April 28, 2014, aged 94.
Played 10 seasons in the NHL with the New York Rangers. Was NHL Rookie of the Year in 1946 winning the Calder Memorial Trophy. Won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1950 for Sportsmanship. In 1949/50 Laprade played in his only Stanly Cup Finals losing to the Detroit Red Wings in 7 games. Played in 4 NHL All-Star Games & was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1993. Died on April 28, 2014, aged 94.
Played 6 seasons in the NHL, five with the Detroit Red Wings and one with the Chicago Black Hawks. Dineen won two Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings. After retiring he went on to coach the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association including Gordie Howe. In six seasons with the Aeros he won two WHA Championships. After spending a year with the New England Whalers of the WHA he moved on to coach the Adirondacks Red Wings for six years winning two Calder Cups. He finished his coaching career with the Philadelphia Flyers in 1993. Dineen was elected as an inaugural inductee into the WHA Hall of Fame in 2010 and inducted into the AHL Hall of Fame in 2014. Died December 10th, 2016, aged 84.
Played 6 seasons in the NHL, five with the Detroit Red Wings and one with the Chicago Black Hawks. Dineen won two Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings. After retiring he went on to coach the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association including Gordie Howe. In six seasons with the Aeros he won two WHA Championships. After spending a year with the New England Whalers of the WHA he moved on to coach the Adirondacks Red Wings for six years winning two Calder Cups. He finished his coaching career with the Philadelphia Flyers in 1993. Dineen was elected as an inaugural inductee into the WHA Hall of Fame in 2010 and inducted into the AHL Hall of Fame in 2014. Died December 10th, 2016, aged 84.
Played 9 seasons in the NHL over a 19 year career, playing three seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, one with the Boston Bruins and finishing with five years in Montreal playing for the Canadiens. Bonin appeared in 5 All-Star Games and won 4 Stanley Cups, 1 with the Red Wings and 3 with the Canadiens. Born September 12, 1931, age 89.
Played 9 seasons in the NHL over a 19 year career, playing three seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, one with the Boston Bruins and finishing with five years in Montreal playing for the Canadiens. Bonin appeared in 5 All-Star Games and won 4 Stanley Cups, 1 with the Red Wings and 3 with the Canadiens. Born September 12, 1931, age 89.
Played 16 seasons in the NHL all with the Boston Bruins. Milt centered the famed "Kraut Line" with wingers Woody Dumart & Bobby Bauer. Milt was the NHL's Scoring Leader in 1940. In 1951 Milt was named team Captain and was named the leagues most valuable player winning the Hart Memorial Trophy. Milt ended the 1954/55 season as the Bruins head coach taking over from Lynn Patrick and remained head coach for 11 seasons. Milt became the Bruins General Manager in 1967 and buit a bruin team that won Stanley Cups in 1970 & 72. In 1975 milt left the Bruins to become the GM of the Washington Capitals. Schmidt won 2 Stanley Cups in 1939 & 1940 and appeared in 4 All-Star Games. In 1996 Schmidt was awarded the Lester Patrick Trophy for his contribution to hockey in the United States. The Hockey News ranked him 27th on the 1998 list of the 100 Greatest Hockey Players. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961 the same year the Bruins retired his #15. Milt was the last living NHL player to have played in the 1930's. Died January 4, 2017, aged 98.
Played 16 seasons in the NHL all with the Boston Bruins. Milt centered the famed "Kraut Line" with wingers Woody Dumart & Bobby Bauer. Milt was the NHL's Scoring Leader in 1940. In 1951 Milt was named team Captain and was named the leagues most valuable player winning the Hart Memorial Trophy. Milt ended the 1954/55 season as the Bruins head coach taking over from Lynn Patrick and remained head coach for 11 seasons. Milt became the Bruins General Manager in 1967 and buit a bruin team that won Stanley Cups in 1970 & 72. In 1975 milt left the Bruins to become the GM of the Washington Capitals. Schmidt won 2 Stanley Cups in 1939 & 1940 and appeared in 4 All-Star Games. In 1996 Schmidt was awarded the Lester Patrick Trophy for his contribution to hockey in the United States. The Hockey News ranked him 27th on the 1998 list of the 100 Greatest Hockey Players. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961 the same year the Bruins retired his #15. Milt was the last living NHL player to have played in the 1930's. Died January 4, 2017, aged 98.
