Eddie Shore
Ice hockey player; Hart Trophy winner
Born
November 25th, 1902
122 years ago
Died
March 16th, 1985
40 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A Canadian-American ice hockey player, played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League. Shore spent the majority of his career with the Boston Bruins. His aggressive playing style and skill contributed to his team's success throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Recognized for exceptional performance, he won the Hart Trophy as the league's most valuable player four times. Shore's contributions to the Bruins included leading the team to two Stanley Cup championships.
Winning the Hart Trophy four times
Leading the Boston Bruins to two Stanley Cup victories
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