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Johnny Bower

Johnny Bower
Considering that Johnny Bower spent over a decade in the minors before cracking an NHL roster at the age of 29, it is remarkable that he was able to have a Hall of Fame career. Bower debuted in the big league with the New York Rangers, but it was when he was claimed by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Inter League Draft (whom ironically, Bower initially did not want to report too) that his career really took off.

Twice while a member of the Buds, Bower won the Vezina Trophy and would play in the annual All Star game four times. More importantly for fans of the Maple Leafs, Bower was in the pipes for four Stanley Cup wins, the first three of which, he posted the lowest Goals Against Average in the playoffs. This is one of those rare cases where an athlete completely played his way into a Hall of Fame between the ages of 36 and 40. Now let that digest in for a minute!



The Bullet Points:

Elected In:
1976

Position:
Goalie

Played for:
New York Rangers
Toronto Maple Leafs

Major Accolades and Awards:
Vezina Trophy (2) (1961 & 1965)
First Team All Star (1) (1961)
All Star Games (4) (1961, 1962, 1963 & 1964)
Most Wins (1) (1961)
Lowest Goals Against Average (3) (1964, 1965 & 1966)
Stanley Cup Rings (4) (Toronto Maple Leafs, 1962, 1963, 1964 & 1967)

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The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada

Should Johnny Bower be in the Hall of Fame?

I totally agree with this induction. - 100%
I am fine with this induction. - 0%
I do not agree with this induction, but it does not bother me. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
Kick him out! - 0%
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