Maurice "The Rocket" Richard
Born: August 4th, 1921
Montreal, Quebec
Inducted: February 8th, 1999
Direct Induction with 81% of vote
Played on: Verdun Maple Leafs 1938-1940 QSHL
Montreal Canadiens 1940-1942 QSHL
Montreal Canadiens 1942-1960 NHL
Carreer Highlights
Goals: 544
Assists: 421
Points: 965
Won Hart Trophy
First Team All-Star 8 times
Second Team All-Star 6 times
Lead or tied the NHL in goal scoring 5 times
Won 8 Stanley Cups
First player to score 50 goals in an NHL season
Tied for NHL record with 5 goals in a game
Has had Marice Richard Trophy for NHL's top goal scorer named after him