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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992.
15 Interesting Facts About Lanny McDonald
Lanny McDonald, an iconic right winger with a distinctive red moustache, enjoyed a Hall of Fame career, scoring 500 goals and winning a Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#9
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He co-captained his team to a Stanley Cup championship in his final season.
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His uniform number 9 was retired by the Flames in 1990.
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He scored 500 goals and 1,006 points over his 16-year NHL career.
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His trade from Toronto to Colorado in 1979 led to fan protests outside Maple Leaf Gardens.
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He won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for dedication and sportsmanship in 1983.
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His 66 goals in the 1982–83 season remain the Flames' franchise record for a single season.
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He was the inaugural winner of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for his leadership and humanitarian work.
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He was given his middle name, King, after a famous Toronto Maple Leafs star.
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He assisted on the tournament-winning overtime goal of the inaugural 1976 Canada Cup.
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He briefly played without a helmet in his NHL debut, suffering a concussion, which prompted him to wear one for the rest of his career.
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He was named the chairman of the board of the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015, after serving nine years on its selection committee.
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He once asked the league to credit his presumed 400th career goal to a teammate after reviewing a replay.
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He became the first player in Flames history to have his number retired and the first former Flame inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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His iconic walrus-style moustache inspired a craft brewery co-owned by his daughter to create a beer in his honor.
About Lanny McDonald
Lanny McDonald was a Canadian right winger known for his iconic red moustache, offensive prowess, and leadership. He played 16 seasons in the NHL, scoring 500 goals and over 1,000 points, and co-captained the Calgary Flames to a Stanley Cup in his final season. McDonald was also recognized for his humanitarian efforts, particularly with the Special Olympics, earning him the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1989
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Hockey Hall of Fame Induction
1992
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Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
1982-83
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King Clancy Memorial Trophy
1987-88
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NHL Second Team All-Star
1976-77
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Lanny McDonald.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 9
Status: Retired
Age: 73 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
Born: Hanna, Alberta
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 500
Assists: 506
Points: 1006
Teams: 6
Drafted: 1973
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Lethbridge Sugar Kings Calgary Centennials Medicine Hat Tigers Toronto Maple Leafs Colorado Rockies Calgary Flames
Lanny McDonald played for 6 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1973.