Nels Stewart
Ice hockey player, NHL leading scorer

Born
1902
123 years ago
Died
August 21st, 1957
67 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played professional ice hockey in the NHL primarily for the New York Rangers. Achieved the status of one of the league's top goal scorers during the 1920s and 1930s. Won the Hart Trophy as the league's most valuable player in 1925. Ended his career with a total of over 200 goals and over 200 assists. Also played for the Boston Bruins and the Detroit Red Wings, contributing to the development of the sport in Canada and the United States.
Won the Hart Trophy in 1925
Led the NHL in scoring during multiple seasons
Played for New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, and Detroit Red Wings
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