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RIP: Tony Esposito

RIP: Tony Esposito
10 Aug
2021
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The world of hockey lost one of the best Goalies of all-time, as it was revealed that Tony Esposito passed away at the age of 78 following a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

The younger brother of Phil Esposito, Tony Esposito first made the NHL as a member of the Montreal Canadiens in 1968/69 where he appeared in 13 Games.  The Chicago Blackhawks claimed the pioneer of the butterfly style the following year in the Intra-League Draft, and the Windy City would be the last professional stop of his career.

Esposito won the Calder in 1960-70, as well as his first Vezina, of which he won two more in the following four seasons.  A dominating backstop, Esposito led the NHL in Saves five times, Save Percentage twice and Shutouts three times.  

Internationally, Esposito represented Canada in the winning 1972 Summit Series and 1977 Canada Cup, and the United States in the 1981 Canada Cup.  

Considered one of the great ambassadors in Chicago hockey, Esposito was beloved by the community and his peers.  A six-time All-Star, Esposito’s number 35 was retired by the team.

Esposito was inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the fans, friends and family of Tony Esposito.

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