Jacques Plante
Full Name: Jacques Plante
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Profession: NHL Goalie
Why Famous: During a career lasting from 1947–1975, he was considered to be one of the most important innovators in hockey. He played for the Montreal Canadiens from 1953 to 1963; during his tenure, the team won the Stanley Cup six times, including five consecutive wins.
He was the first NHL goaltender to wear a goaltender mask in regulation play on a regular basis.
Born: January 17, 1929
Birthplace: Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Quebec, Canada
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Died: February 27, 1986 (aged 57)
Cause of Death: Stomach cancer
Married Life
- 1949-04-30 Ice hockey goaltender Jacques Plante (20) weds Jacqueline Gagne in Quebec, Canada
Historical Events in the Life of Jacques Plante
- 1959-11-01 Montreal Canadiens’ goal tender Jacques Plante becomes first NHL net-minder to wear a fibreglass protective face mask
- 1962-03-27 Jacques Plante ties record winning 6th NHL Vezina trophy
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