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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1981, solidifying his status as one of the game's greats.
15 Interesting Facts About Frank Mahovlich
A six-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Famer, Frank Mahovlich was a dominant left winger who also served as a Canadian Senator after his illustrious playing career.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#27
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
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He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year in 1958.
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He helped his teams win the Stanley Cup six times during his illustrious career.
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He was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history in 2017.
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He represented Canada in both the 1972 and 1974 Summit Series against the Soviet Union.
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His jersey number 27 was retired by the Toronto Maple Leafs, shared with another team legend.
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His 48 goals in the 1960–61 season set a Toronto Maple Leafs record that stood for 21 years.
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He was traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Detroit Red Wings in a six-player blockbuster deal in March 1968.
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He played alongside his younger brother, Peter, on both the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens.
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After his hockey career, he served as a Liberal Senator in the Canadian Senate from 1998 to 2013.
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He scored a career-high 96 points during the 1971–72 season with the Montreal Canadiens.
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He claimed credit for being the first player to hoist the Stanley Cup above his head after a victory in 1962.
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He was admitted to Toronto General Hospital in November 1964, suffering from what was diagnosed as acute depression.
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During a contract dispute in 1962, the Chicago Black Hawks offered him a $1 million contract, but he stayed with Toronto.
About Frank Mahovlich
A six-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, he was a dominant left winger known for his scoring prowess. He played for several NHL teams, setting a Maple Leafs goal record and later becoming a Canadian Senator, leaving a significant mark both on and off the ice.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1962
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Stanley Cup Champion
1963
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Stanley Cup Champion
1964
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Stanley Cup Champion
1967
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Stanley Cup Champion
1971
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Stanley Cup Champion
1973
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Calder Memorial Trophy Winner
1958
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1981
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One of the '100 Greatest NHL Players'
2017
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Frank Mahovlich.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 27
Status: Retired
Age: 87 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
Born: Timmins, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 22
Goals: 533
Assists: 570
Points: 1103
Teams: 6
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Toronto St. Michael's Majors Toronto Maple Leafs Detroit Red Wings Montreal Canadiens Toronto Toros Birmingham Bulls
Frank Mahovlich played for 6 different teams during his 22 seasons career.