Babe Pratt

Ice hockey player and Hall of Famer

Babe Pratt - Athletes & Sports Figures born January 7th, 1916
Born
Died

1988
38 years ago — 72 years old

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Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Played professional ice hockey in the NHL from 1935 to 1948. Provided strong defensive skills and offensive contributions while playing for the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Won the Hart Memorial Trophy in 1944 as the NHL's most valuable player. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966.

Won the Hart Memorial Trophy in 1944

Played for New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs

Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966

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