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He served as captain for the Chicago Black Hawks from 1975 to 1977.
15 Interesting Facts About Pit Martin
A skilled two-way center, he played 17 NHL seasons, was a four-time All-Star, and captained the Chicago Black Hawks.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#7
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
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He was a recipient of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 1970.
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He played over 1,100 career NHL games.
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He recorded over 800 career NHL points.
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His first NHL goal came against the Montreal Canadiens in a 5-2 loss for his team.
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He scored four goals in a single game on January 27, 1966, while playing for the Boston Bruins.
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He was nicknamed after a comic strip character in a French newspaper.
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His body was recovered from Lake Kanasuta by Quebec Provincial Police divers after a snowmobile accident.
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He was involved in a significant trade that sent Phil Esposito to the Boston Bruins.
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He was selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game in four consecutive seasons.
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His best statistical season included career highs of 61 assists and 90 points.
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He scored ten goals in the playoffs during the season his team reached the Stanley Cup finals.
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He was scouted by former NHL goaltender Wilf Cude.
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He wore jersey number 7 throughout his prominent career with the Black Hawks.
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He passed away at the age of 64 following a snowmobile accident.
About Pit Martin
Pit Martin was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who captained the Chicago Black Hawks from 1975 to 1977. He played seventeen seasons in the NHL for four different teams, accumulating 324 goals and 485 assists for 809 points. Known as a skilled two-way player, he was a four-time NHL All-Star and a Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winner.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
1970
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NHL All-Star Game Selection
1971-1974
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Chicago Black Hawks Captain
1975-1977
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Stanley Cup Finals Appearance
1972-73
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Pit Martin.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 7
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 8" (173 cm)
Weight: 165 lbs (75 kg)
Born: Noranda, Quebec
Died: 11/30/2008
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 324
Assists: 485
Points: 809
Teams: 5
Teams & Career
Detroit Red Wings Pittsburgh Hornets Boston Bruins Chicago Black Hawks Vancouver Canucks
Pit Martin played for 5 different teams during his 17 seasons career.