Famous Winnipeggers and Things
Terry Sawchuk (hockey player)
born - December 28, 1929 in Winnipeg, Manitoba
died - May 31, 1970
Terry Sawchuk was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League for the:
- Detroit Red Wings
- Boston Bruins
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Los Angeles Kings
- New York Rangers
He has won many awards & achievements:
- USHL Rookie of the Year
- AHL Rookie of the Year
- Calder Memorial Trophy winner
- NHL All-Star Game
- NHL First All-Star Team
- NHL Second All-Star Team
- Stanley Cup championships
- Lester Patrick Trophy
- Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1971
- Inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in 1982
- he was ranked number 9 on The Hockey News list of the 100 Greatest Hockey Players
- On March 6, 1994, the Detroit Red Wings retired his #1 jersey
- Selected to Manitoba's All-Century First All-Star Team
- Selected as Manitoba's Player of the Century
- Honored Member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame