Jean-Guy Talbot
Ice hockey player and coach, Montreal Canadiens
Born
July 11th, 1932
93 years ago
Died
2024
1 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A Canadian ice hockey player and coach, played predominantly as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 1950s and 1960s. Talbot spent a significant portion of his playing career with the Montreal Canadiens, where he contributed to multiple Stanley Cup victories. Transitioned to coaching after his playing career, overseeing various teams in the NHL and contributing to the development of players and strategy within the sport. His understanding of the game helped shape the teams he coached and influenced the next generation of hockey players.
Won 4 Stanley Cups with Montreal Canadiens
Served as head coach for several NHL teams
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