Jean Ratelle
Ice hockey player and coach
Born
October 3rd, 1940
84 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A prominent ice hockey player and coach, Ratelle played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1958 to 1979. He spent the majority of his career with the New York Rangers and the Boston Bruins. Ratelle was a skilled center, recognized for his scoring ability and playmaking skills. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching roles in professional hockey. Ratelle was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985, highlighting a successful career in the sport.
Played center for New York Rangers
Won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1972
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985
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