famous hockey player in the 1970's?

Answer 1

Guy Lafleur

Answer 2

Here's a clip from Legends of Hockey on Tim's death. "Early in the morning of February 21, 1974, Tim Horton was killed in a single-car crash while driving home to Buffalo after a game in Toronto against his old team. Police who chased the sports car reported that it was traveling over 100 miles per hour before it crashed just outside of St. Catharines, Ontario. Toronto won the game that night, but Horton, even though he missed the third period with a jaw injury, was selected as the game's third star for his standout play. He left behind a wife and four daughters. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1977. Today there are Tim Horton donut shops all across Canada." I had the unfortunate luck to have been along that highway the day after the accident and saw what was left of his automobile. When I remember the ball of metal that used to be a car I still get goose bumps.

Answer 3

In the 70s we have Guy Lafleur, Steve Shutt and Ken Dryden of the Habs. We have Phil Esposito and Bobby Orr of the Bruins. There was Jean Ratelle and Brad Park of the Rangers. The Leafs with Salming, Sittler and MacDonald. The Flyers with Clarke and Parent. The Kings had Dionne and the triple crown line. Buffalo had the french connection featuring Gilbert Perrault. Chicago had Tony Esposito. The Red Wings had Mickey redmond and Frank Mahovlich.

Answer 4

I can't believe it took four answers before someone said Bobby Orr. He was THE best player of the 1970s. Guy Lafleur was second.

Answer 5

Marcel Dionne
Vladislav Tretiak
Bard Park
Wayne Cashman
Rogie Vachon
Larry Robinson
Sabres' French Connection
Bernie Parent


There are others...

Answer 6

Ed Giacomen

Answer 7

mike bossy, NYI, late 1970s. most of his career in the 80s, but cut short due to an injured back

Answer 8

Eddie Shack!

Answer 9

Number 4 Bobby Orr-revolutionized how his position is played...how do you forget?

Answer 10

Guy Lafluer