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66. Larry Aurie

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66. Larry Aurie

One of the few stars left yet to be enshrined from the “old time hockey era”, Larry Aurie was a master of the penalty kill and was dubbed the “The Little Rag Man” for his entertaining puck handling while shorthanded. Famed Red Wings owner James Norris dubbed the diminutive (he was only 5 ft 6) as the heart and soul of the Red Wings. He may have been one of the smallest NHL players, but he was also one of its toughest. Had Aurie not suffered a severe leg injury in 1937, his career totals would have likely been much higher as he never did recover properly. His number #6 was retired by the Red Wings but has been inconspicuously omitted from the rafters in Detroit’s home arena. Perhaps, if he was posthumously honored in Toronto, he would properly be honored in Detroit as well.

 

Should Larry Aurie be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 73.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 7%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 1947
  • Played For: Detroit Red Wings
  • Non-NHL Teams: Detroit Cougars
    Detroit Falcons

  • Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All-Star (1) (1934)
    Most Goals (1) (1937)
    Most Game-Winning Goals (1) (1937)
    Stanley Cup Rings (2) (Detroit Red Wings, 1936, 1937)

Should Larry Aurie be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 73.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 7%
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