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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1975.
15 Interesting Facts About George Armstrong
George Armstrong was a legendary four-time Stanley Cup champion and captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs, known for his leadership and scoring the final goal of the Original Six era.
Position
Right wing, Centre
Jersey
#10
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
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He won four Stanley Cup championships with his team.
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He played 1,188 NHL games, a franchise record for his team.
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He served as captain for his team for 13 seasons.
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His uniform number 10 was officially retired by his team in 2016.
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He scored the final goal of the NHL's "Original Six" era.
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He was the first player with Native heritage to score an NHL goal.
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He was nicknamed "Big Chief Shoot the Puck" due to his Native heritage.
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He coached his junior team, the Toronto Marlboros, to two Memorial Cup championships.
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He won the Red Tilson Trophy twice as the OHA's most valuable player.
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He was the inaugural recipient of the Charlie Conacher Humanitarian Award in 1969.
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He finished his NHL playing career with 296 goals, just four goals shy of 300.
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He appeared as himself in the 1971 film "Face-Off".
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He played his entire 21-season NHL career with a single franchise.
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His 713 career points ranked second all-time in his team's history at the time of his retirement.
About George Armstrong
George Armstrong was a legendary Canadian professional ice hockey player who spent his entire 21-season NHL career with the Toronto Maple Leafs, captaining the team for 13 seasons. A four-time Stanley Cup champion, he was renowned for his consistent play and leadership, scoring the final goal of the NHL's "Original Six" era. After retiring, he continued his involvement in hockey as a coach, scout, and briefly as an assistant general manager and head coach for the Maple Leafs.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1961-62
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Stanley Cup Champion
1962-63
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Stanley Cup Champion
1963-64
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Stanley Cup Champion
1966-67
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1975
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Red Tilson Trophy
1947-48
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Red Tilson Trophy
1949-50
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Charlie Conacher Humanitarian Award
1968-69
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about George Armstrong.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right wing, Centre
Jersey #: 10
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
Born: Skead, Ontario
Died: 1/24/2021
Career Stats
Seasons: 21
Goals: 296
Assists: 417
Points: 713
Teams: 5
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Copper Cliff Redmen Stratford Kroehlers Toronto Marlboros Pittsburgh Hornets Toronto Maple Leafs
George Armstrong played for 5 different teams during his 21 seasons career.