8. Dit Clapper

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A charismatic and clean player, Dit Clapper holds the distinction of being the only player in the history of the NHL to be named a postseason All-Star at both forward and defence. Clapper was a gentlemanly player, even though he was one of the largest of his day, and could have easily used his size to intimidate opponents. Rather, he let his skill do the intimidating for him.

Clapper is also the only Boston Bruin to be a member of three Stanley Cup championship teams as a player. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1947.

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Position: Defence, Right Wing
Acquired: Contract purchased in 1927.
Departed: Retired 2/12/47.
Games Played: 833
Notable Statistics: 228 Goals
246 Assists
474 Points
462 PIM
.57 PPG
N/A Plus/Minus*
94.3 Point Shares

82 Playoff Games
13 Goals
16 Assists
29 Points
50 PIM
.35 PPG
N/A Plus/Minus*

*Plus/Minus was not a stat when Clapper played.
Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Champion (1929, 1939 & 1941)
First Team All-Star (1939, 1940 & 1941)
Second Team All-Star (1931, 1935 & 1944)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Hart Trophy Finishes:
3rd in 1940 & 2nd in 1941