Richard, Maurice
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| born on | 4 August 1921 at 02:30 (= 02:30 AM ) | ||
| Place | Montreal, Canada, 45n31, 73w34 | ||
| Timezone | EDT h4w (is daylight saving time) | ||
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| Astrology data |   11°19'  17°26 Asc. 02°12'
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Biography
Canadian hockey player, a top scorer in NHL history and Canada's most colorful idol, called "The Rocket." A right wing forward with the Montreal Canadian team, he was regarded as the fastest player ever from face-off into opposing ice.
He was first on the ice in organized hockey at age 11. From his first NHL 50 goal season, he made a total of 544 goals in 978 games. He was on the All Star team for 14 years and voted Most Valuable Player 1946-47. His suspension for striking an official caused a riot in Montréal on 3/17/1955; his career was also injury-plagued. Richard is a hero figure, a legend in Quebec, known not only for his fame on the ice but for his kindness, gentleness; a very humble man. After he retired in the 60's, he became a hockey columnist.
Richard married 9/12/1942, they had five kids.
Richard died of cancer on 5/27/2000. The Canadian organization is taking over the funeral details and he will lie in state at the Forum of Montreal. Richard's name appears on the NHL trophy given each year to the league's top goal scorer.
Events
- Death by Disease 27 May 2000 (Cancer, age 78)
- Relationship : Marriage 12 September 1942 (One marriage, lasting)
- Work : Fired/Laid off/Quit 17 March 1955 (Suspension caused a riot)
Source Notes
Brian Clark quotes him 1981.
Categories
- Vocation : Sports : Hockey
- Diagnoses : Body Part Problems : Accident/Injury (Many injuries in game)
- Family : Parenting : Kids more than 3 (Five)
- Notable : Awards : Vocational award (Most Valuable Player 1946-47)
- Diagnoses : Major Diseases : Cancer
- Family : Relationship : Number of Marriages (One, lasting)
- Traits : Personality : Loved by all
- Traits : Personality : Gracious/ sociable (Kind, gentle)
