Jacques Richard date of birth:
October 7, 1952
How old was Jacques Richard when died?
50
Where was Jacques Richard born?
Quebec City, Quebec
When did Jacques Richard die?
October 8, 2002
How tall is Jacques Richard?
5' 11" (180 cm)
How much does Jacques Richard weigh?
180 lbs (81.6 kg)
What is Jacques Richard nationality?
Canadian
What is Jacques Richard's occupation?
Ice Hockey Player
Short Biography
Joseph Alfred Gilles Jacques Richard (October 7, 1952 – October 8, 2002) was a professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Atlanta Flames, Buffalo Sabres, and Quebec Nordiques. After an impressive junior career, Richard was considered a potential NHL superstar, but, except for a single season late in his career, he failed to live up to the promise. He led a troubled life both in hockey and after. Six years after retiring, in 1989, he was arrested for attempting to smuggle cocaine and then in 2002, Richard died in a car accident driving back from a party celebrating his 50th birthday.