Born in Shawinigan Falls, Quebec, January, 17, 1929
Began his career when he was only 18 years old. Playing for the Canadiens from 1953-1963, winning 6 Stanley Cups in that time, 5 consecutive. Then he retired in 1965, but was asked to play for the new expansion team the St. Louis Blues in 1968. Traded to Toronto in 1970 and to the Bruins in 1973. He joined the WHA and was the coach and general manager of the Quebec Nordiques 1973-1974 and played goal for the Edmonton Oilers in 1974-1975. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1978.
Stanley Cups: 6
Vezina Trophies: 7
Hart Trophies: 1
NHL First All-Star Team: 3
NHL Second All-Star Team: 4
NHL All-Star Games: 8
Achievements: Hall of Famer; first netminder to don a face mask on a regular basis; only goalie to win five straight Stanley Cups; played in eight straight Stanley Cup finals; holds the mark for most Vezina Trophies won; third in all-time wins (434); had seven 30-win seasons, including six in a row; shares the NHL record for most 40-win seasons (three, with Martin Brodeur and Terry Sawchuk); fourth in all-time shutouts (82); led NHL in goals against nine times, including a 1.88 GAA with Toronto in 1970-1971 at age 42; fourth in Stanley Cup shutouts (14); No. 1 sweater was retired by the Canadiens.