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Inducted 1978.
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Born 17 January 1929
Shawinigan Falls, Quebec.
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Died 27 February 1986.
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Played 21 professional seasons
from 1951 to 1975.
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Plante was a pioneer of the style of play for goaltenders. He was the first to skate in behind the net to stop the puck for his defensemen and he perfected a stand-up style of goaltending that emphasized positional play and staying square to the shooter.
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