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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1978.
15 Interesting Facts About Andy Bathgate
A Hall of Fame right wing, he was a Hart Memorial Trophy winner and Stanley Cup champion, renowned for his powerful slapshot and impact on goaltending safety.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#9
Status
Retired
Teams
14
Facts
15
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He won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's Most Valuable Player in the 1958-59 season.
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His jersey number 9 was retired by the New York Rangers.
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He helped the Toronto Maple Leafs win a Stanley Cup championship in 1964.
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He played for five different NHL teams during his 17-season career.
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He led the Western Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks to two consecutive Lester Patrick Cup victories.
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He scored the first goal in the history of the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise.
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He was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history in 2017.
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He was named the Most Valuable Player of the Western Hockey League in 1970.
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He owned and managed a 20-acre golf course in Mississauga, Ontario, after his playing career.
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His powerful slapshot once hit Jacques Plante in the face, leading to the widespread adoption of goaltender masks.
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He tied Bobby Hull for the league lead in points in 1961-62 but lost the Art Ross Trophy on a tie-breaker.
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He turned down hockey scholarships from two U.S. universities to play in the Ontario Hockey Association.
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He co-authored a controversial article titled 'Atrocities on Ice' in 1959, criticizing unchecked brutality in hockey.
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He was fined $1,000 by the NHL for his comments in the 'Atrocities on Ice' article, a significant sum given his salary at the time.
About Andy Bathgate
Andrew James Bathgate was a Canadian professional ice hockey right wing who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League. He was a popular star player for the New York Rangers, winning the Hart Memorial Trophy in 1959 and a Stanley Cup with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1964. He is also noted for his powerful slapshot that led to Jacques Plante wearing a mask, initiating a significant change in goaltending equipment.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Hart Memorial Trophy Winner
1959
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Stanley Cup Champion
1964
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1978
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One of the 100 Greatest NHL Players
2017
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New York Rangers Jersey #9 Retired
2009
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Andy Bathgate.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 9
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 183 lbs (83 kg)
Born: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Died: 2/26/2016
Career Stats
Seasons: 21
Goals: 349
Assists: 624
Points: 973
Teams: 14
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Guelph Biltmores Cleveland Barons Vancouver Canucks New York Rangers Vancouver Canucks New York Rangers Toronto Maple Leafs Detroit Red Wings Pittsburgh Hornets Pittsburgh Penguins Vancouver Canucks Pittsburgh Penguins Ambrì-Piotta Vancouver Blazers
Andy Bathgate played for 14 different teams during his 21 seasons career.