Doug Harvey Profession: NHL Legend Nationality: Canadian Biography: Played in the NHL from 1947 until 1969. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest defencemen to ever play the game, winning the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the league's top defenceman on seven occasions. Born: December 19, 1924 Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Generation: Greatest Generation Chinese Zodiac: Rat Star Sign: Sagittarius Died: December 26, 1989 (aged 65) Cause of Death: Cirrhosis of the liver Historical Events 1985-10-26 Doug Harvey's #2 jersey is retired by the Montreal Canadiens Famous Ice Hockey Players Jacques Plante Joe Thornton Mario Lemieux Mark Messier Paul Coffey Ted Lindsay