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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985.
15 Interesting Facts About Jean Ratelle
A Hockey Hall of Famer and two-time Lady Byng Trophy winner, Jean Ratelle was a prolific center for the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins, known for his sportsmanship and offensive skill.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#19
Status
Retired
Teams
2
Facts
15
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He was named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" in history in 2017.
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He won the Lady Byng Trophy twice for his exceptional sportsmanship and skill.
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His career almost ended at age 23 due to a serious back injury requiring spinal cord surgery.
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He was a key member of the New York Rangers' "GAG Line" alongside Vic Hadfield and Rod Gilbert.
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His 109 points in the 1971-72 season remained a Rangers' scoring record until 2006.
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He was poised to win the scoring title in 1972 but missed fifteen games due to injury.
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He was traded to the Boston Bruins in November 1975 as part of a blockbuster deal involving Phil Esposito.
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He scored over 100 points for the second time in his career during the 1975-76 season, split between two teams.
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At the time of his retirement, he was the league's sixth all-time leading scorer.
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He played in three Stanley Cup Finals (1972, 1977, 1978) but never won the championship.
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He was a member of the 1972 Team Canada squad that defeated the Soviet Union in the first Summit Series.
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His jersey number 19 was retired by the New York Rangers in a ceremony in 2018.
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After retiring as a player, he served for four years as an assistant coach and sixteen years as a scout for the Bruins organization.
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He finished in the top three for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy six times between the 1970 and 1978 seasons.
About Jean Ratelle
Jean Ratelle was a Canadian ice hockey center known for his elegant playmaking and sportsmanship. A key member of the New York Rangers' famed 'GAG Line', he averaged almost a point per game over his 21-season career. He was a two-time Lady Byng Trophy winner and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1985
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Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
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100 Greatest NHL Players
2017
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Summit Series Participant
1972
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New York Rangers Jersey Retired
2018
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Jean Ratelle.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 19
Status: Retired
Age: 85 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 175 lbs (79 kg)
Born: Lac Saint-Jean, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 21
Goals: 491
Assists: 776
Points: 1267
Teams: 2
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
New York Rangers Boston Bruins
Jean Ratelle played for 2 different teams during his 21 seasons career.