Maurice Richard date of birth:
August 4, 1921
How old was Maurice Richard when died?
78
Where was Maurice Richard born?
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
When did Maurice Richard die?
May 27, 2000
Where did Maurice Richard die?
Montreal, Canada
How tall is Maurice Richard?
5' 10" (178 cm)
How much does Maurice Richard weigh?
180 lbs (81.6 kg)
Maurice Richard body shape:
Athletic
What color are Maurice Richard's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Maurice Richard's hair?
Black
Is Maurice Richard gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Maurice Richard?
Christian
What is Maurice Richard's ethnicity?
White
What is Maurice Richard nationality?
Canadian
What is Maurice Richard's occupation?
Ice Hockey Player
Short Biography
Joseph Henri Maurice "Rocket" Richard, PC CC OQ (/rɨˈʃɑrd/; August 4, 1921 – May 27, 2000) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens. He was the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals in one season, accomplishing the feat in 50 games in 1944–45, and the first to reach 500 career goals. Richard retired in 1960 as the league's all-time leader in goals with 544. He won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player in 1947, played in 13 All-Star Games and was named to 14 post-season NHL All-Star Teams.