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10. Busher Jackson

10. Busher Jackson

When you are in the Hockey Hall of Fame, it is hard to call you underrated, but in the lore of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Harvey “Busher” Jackson does not nearly receive the due he is deserved.

Jackson was the top Left Wing in hockey, where he starred on the “Kid Line” along with Charlie Conacher and Joe Primeau.  Leading Toronto to a Stanley Cup in 1933, Jackson was four-time First Team All-Star, who finished in the top-six in Goals five times.  Jackson would lead the NHL in Points in 1931-32 and was the runner-up the year after.

Jackson was known for a blistering backhand, and at times, a cocky attitude.  It did not always serve him well, but he backed it up on the ice.  After his play slipped, he was traded to the New York Americans for Sweeney Schriner.

With the Leafs, Jackson scored 351 Points in 433 Games, and he entered the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1971.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Left Wing
  • Acquired: Signed as a Free Agent 12/6/29.
  • Departed:

    Traded to the New York Americans with Buzz Boll, Doc Romnes, Jimmy Fowler, and Murray Armstrong for Sweeney Schriner 5/18/39.

  • Games Played: 433
  • Notable Statistics:

    186 Goals
    165 Assists 
    351 Points 
    355 PIM 
    0.81 PPG 
    N/A Plus/Minus*
    53.3 Point Shares 

    55 Playoff Games
    17 Goals
    8 Assists 
    25 Points 
    45 PIM 
    0.45 PPG 
    N/A Plus/Minus*

    *Plus/Minus was not a stat when Jackson played.

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Stanley Cup Champion (1933)
    First Team All-Star (1932, 1934, 1935 & 1937)
    Second Team All-Star (1933)
    Most Points (1931-32)
    Most Game-Winning Goals (1936-37)
    Most Points per Game (1931-32)

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