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He holds the NHL record for most Stanley Cup wins by a player, with 11.
15 Interesting Facts About Henri Richard
Henri Richard, nicknamed "Pocket Rocket," was a legendary Montreal Canadiens center who won an NHL-record 11 Stanley Cups and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#16
Status
Retired
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Facts
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979.
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He was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history in 2017.
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He played his entire professional career with the Montreal Canadiens.
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He was nicknamed "Pocket Rocket" in reference to his older brother, Maurice "Rocket" Richard.
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His jersey number 16 was retired by his team in 1975.
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He is tied with Bill Russell for the most championships won by an athlete in a North American sports league.
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He served as captain of his team from 1971 until his retirement in 1975.
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He was the ninth player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points.
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His 1,256 regular-season games played are a franchise record for the Montreal Canadiens.
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He scored two Stanley Cup-winning goals during his career.
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He led the league in assists twice, in the 1957–58 and 1962–63 seasons.
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He scored the Stanley Cup-clinching goal in overtime of Game 6 of the 1966 Finals against the Detroit Red Wings.
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His 1974 tribute night saw over $111,000 in donations contributed towards a gymnasium for St. Arsene Orphanage.
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He was posthumously diagnosed with stage 3 chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
About Henri Richard
Joseph Henri Richard, known as "Pocket Rocket," was a legendary Canadian center who played his entire 20-season NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens. He holds an NHL record with 11 Stanley Cup championships, a feat unmatched by any other player. A tactical playmaker and two-time assist leader, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979 and named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1956
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Stanley Cup Champion
1957
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Stanley Cup Champion
1958
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Stanley Cup Champion
1959
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Stanley Cup Champion
1960
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Stanley Cup Champion
1965
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Stanley Cup Champion
1966
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Stanley Cup Champion
1968
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Stanley Cup Champion
1969
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Stanley Cup Champion
1971
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Stanley Cup Champion
1973
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1979
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One of the '100 Greatest NHL Players'
2017
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Henri Richard.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 16
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 7" (170 cm)
Weight: 160 lbs (73 kg)
Born: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died: 3/6/2020
Career Stats
Seasons: 20
Goals: 358
Assists: 688
Points: 1046
Teams: 1
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Montreal Canadiens
Henri Richard played his entire 20 seasons career with the Montreal Canadiens.