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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000.
15 Interesting Facts About Joseph Mullen
An undrafted American right wing, Joseph Mullen became a Hall of Famer, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, and the first American to reach 500 goals and 1,000 points in the NHL.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#7
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
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He was a member of three Stanley Cup championship teams.
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He was the first American player to score 500 goals in his career.
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He won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most gentlemanly player on two occasions.
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He played in three NHL All-Star Games.
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His jersey number 21 was retired by Boston College.
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He played in three Canada Cup tournaments for the United States National Team.
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He won the Molson Cup three consecutive times as the Flames player with the most three star selections.
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He scored his first two NHL goals eight seconds apart, setting a Blues' franchise record.
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He became the first player in history to score at least 20 goals in both the minor leagues and the NHL in the same season.
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He passed up an opportunity to play in the 1980 Winter Olympics to sign with the St. Louis Blues.
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His father was a longtime employee on the ice and maintenance staffs at Madison Square Garden.
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He grew up in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan.
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He did not learn to ice skate until he was ten years old.
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He was nicknamed 'Slippery Rock Joe' for his ability to evade opposing players.
About Joseph Mullen
Joseph Mullen was an American professional ice hockey right wing who played 17 seasons in the NHL. An undrafted player, he became the first American to score 500 goals and 1,000 points, winning three Stanley Cups with the Calgary Flames and Pittsburgh Penguins. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000, recognized for his gentlemanly play and offensive prowess.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1989
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Stanley Cup Champion
1991
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Stanley Cup Champion
1992
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Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1987
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2000
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Joseph Mullen.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 7
Status: Retired
Age: 69 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 9" (175 cm)
Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
Born: New York City, New York
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 502
Assists: 561
Points: 1063
Teams: 4
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
St. Louis Blues Calgary Flames Pittsburgh Penguins Boston Bruins
Joseph Mullen played for 4 different teams during his 17 seasons career.