Richard Moore
15 Interesting Facts
A six-time Stanley Cup champion and two-time Art Ross Trophy winner, this legendary winger was a key piece of the Montreal Canadiens dynasty.
He won the Stanley Cup six times during his professional career.
He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1974.
He played with his wrist in a cast during the second half of the 1957-58 season while still winning the scoring title.
He broke the single-season scoring record previously held by Gordie Howe in 1959.
He came out of retirement twice to play for two different franchises.
He scored 14 points in the playoffs at the age of 37 while helping his team reach the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season.
The uniform number 12 was retired in his honor by the Montreal Canadiens in 2005.
He was once labeled as Canada's best junior player by a prominent general manager.
He operated a successful construction equipment rental business after his playing days concluded.
He suffered severe neck and rib injuries in a 2006 vehicle accident involving a truck.
He played on two separate Memorial Cup-winning squads in the late 1940s.
He was named to the NHL first team All-Star roster in both 1958 and 1959.
He was trapped in his vehicle for 45 minutes following a serious collision in 2006.
He played a brief six-game stint in the American Hockey League during the 1952-53 season.
He shared his retired jersey number with Yvan Cournoyer.
About Richard Moore
A legendary winger who spent the majority of his career with the Montreal Canadiens, he was a key contributor to one of the greatest dynasties in hockey history. Known for his resilience and scoring touch, he won the Art Ross Trophy twice and secured six Stanley Cup championships.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Stanley Cup Champion
1953, 1956-1960
Art Ross Trophy
1958, 1959
Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1974
100 Greatest NHL Players
2017
Player Information & Stats
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Teams & Career
Richard Moore played for 3 different teams during his 14 seasons career.