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Terry Sawchuk

Athlete

Born: Died: Canadian

Terrance Gordon Sawchuk (December 28, 1929 – May 31, 1970) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings, and New York Rangers between 1950 and 1970. He won the Calder Trophy, earned the Vezina Trophy four times, was a four-time Stanley Cup champion, and was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame the year after his final season, one of 10 players for whom the three-year waiting period was waived.

At the time of his death, Sawchuk was the all-time leader among NHL goaltenders with 447 wins and with 103 shutouts. In the decades following his death, his NHL win record has been surpassed by eight goaltenders, and his NHL shutout record has been surpassed by one goaltender, though Sawchuk was the all-time leader in wins and shutouts by goaltenders who played in the Original Six era (1942–1967). In 2017, Sawchuk was named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players".

Notable For

Canadian ice hockey player

Terry Sawchuk's Historical Timeline

  1. Terry Sawchuk is born

    Terry Sawchuk, Canadian athlete, known for canadian ice hockey player, was born on 1929-12-28.

  2. Red Wings' rookie goalie Terry Sawchuk records his first of 115 career NHL shutouts, as Detroit beats the New York Range

    Red Wings' rookie goalie Terry Sawchuk records his first of 115 career NHL shutouts, as Detroit beats the New York Rangers, 1-0 at Madison Square Garden

  3. NHL goaltender Terry Sawchuk (23) weds Patricia Ann Morey

    NHL goaltender Terry Sawchuk (23) weds Patricia Ann Morey

Associated Historical Events

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Terry Sawchuk born?
Terry Sawchuk was born on 1929-12-28 (Canadian).
What is Terry Sawchuk known for?
Canadian ice hockey player
What historical events involved Terry Sawchuk?
Terry Sawchuk was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Terry Sawchuk is born, Red Wings' rookie goalie Terry Sawchuk records his first of 115 career NHL shutouts, as Detroit beats the New York Range, NHL goaltender Terry Sawchuk (23) weds Patricia Ann Morey.
When did Terry Sawchuk die?
Terry Sawchuk died on 1970-01-01.

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