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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1984.
15 Interesting Facts About Phil Esposito
A Hockey Hall of Famer and two-time Stanley Cup champion, he revolutionized scoring in the NHL by becoming the first player to reach 100 points in a season.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#7
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
15
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He won two Stanley Cups with the Boston Bruins.
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His number 7 jersey was retired by the Boston Bruins.
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He co-founded the Tampa Bay Lightning, the first NHL team in Florida, with his brother Tony.
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He was the captain and leading scorer for Team Canada in the historic 1972 Summit Series.
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He was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history in 2017.
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He set a then-record of 76 goals and 152 points in the 1970-71 season.
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He scored his 1000th career point against the Detroit Red Wings on February 15, 1974.
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He was the third player in NHL history to reach 600 goals.
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He wore jersey number 77 with the New York Rangers because number 7 was already taken by Rod Gilbert.
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He was nicknamed 'Trader Phil' during his tenure as general manager for the New York Rangers due to numerous transactions.
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He was on hand to present the game puck to Wayne Gretzky when he broke his single-season goal record.
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He holds the single-season record for shots on goal with 550, set in 1970-71.
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He appeared in a TV commercial for Sasson designer jeans in 1979 with Rangers teammates.
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He once famously scolded Canadian fans for booing the national team during the 1972 Summit Series.
About Phil Esposito
A groundbreaking NHL center, he became the first player to score over 100 points in a season and later, 50 goals in five consecutive seasons. He won two Stanley Cups with the Boston Bruins and is celebrated for his powerful net-front presence and prolific scoring ability. After retiring, he co-founded the Tampa Bay Lightning and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1970
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Stanley Cup Champion
1972
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First player to score 100 points in a season
1968-69
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Hart Memorial Trophy Winner
1969
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Art Ross Trophy Winner
1969
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Phil Esposito.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 7
Status: Retired
Age: 84 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
Born: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 18
Goals: 717
Assists: 873
Points: 1590
Teams: 3
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Chicago Black Hawks Boston Bruins New York Rangers
Phil Esposito played for 3 different teams during his 18 seasons career.