Legends of Hockey -- The Legends -- Honoured Player -- Richard, Maurice

Inducted 1961.

Born 4 August 1921
Montreal, Quebec.

Died 27 May 2000.

Played 18 NHL seasons
from 1942 to 1960.

Richard became the NHL's first 50-goal shooter in 1944-45. This feat was accomplished in 50 games, a performance that wouldn't be equaled until Mike Bossy did it in 1980-81.

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