One of two players that won the Hart Trophy without being elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame, Al Rollins would win the Hart in 1954, a season in which he actually led the NHL in Losses. Rollins then played for the Chicago Blackhawks, which were then the worst team in the NHL and many considered that the only reason they were competitive in games was because of Rollins. He had won the Vezina and the Stanley Cup with the Toronto Maple Leafs prior.
103. Al Rollins
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Vanguard, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 1963
- Position: Goalie
- Played For: Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Hart Trophy (1) (1954)
Vezina Trophy (1) (1951)
All-Star (1) (1954)
Lowest Goals Against Average (1) (1951)
Most Minutes Played (2) (1953 & 1957)
Stanley Cup Rings (1) (1951) Toronto Maple Leafs
Should Al Rollins be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 60%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 20%
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