1980 Hockey Inductees

Following the high-profile induction of Bobby Orr in 1979, the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 1980 took a more understated but historically significant tone. The class was headlined by the legendary Gump Worsley, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and two-time Vezina Trophy winner known as much for his colorful personality and refusal to wear a mask as for his incredible reflexes.

Joining 'The Gump' in the player category was Harry Lumley, another goaltending icon who backstopped the Detroit Red Wings to a Stanley Cup and won the Vezina in 1954. The class also honored Lynn Patrick, a standout for the New York Rangers, and builder Jack Butterfield, the longtime president of the American Hockey League (AHL) who was instrumental in the growth of professional hockey’s developmental systems. While it may have lacked the singular star power of the previous year, the 1980 induction remains a cornerstone year for honoring the defensive stalwarts and builders of the game.