Dickie Moore (ice hockey) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dickie Moore |
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| Hockey Hall of Fame, 1974 | |||
Moore with the Montreal Jr. Royals in 1948
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| Born | January 6, 1931 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Died | December 19, 2015 (aged 84) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | NHL Montreal Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs St. Louis Blues AHL Buffalo Bisons |
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| Playing career | 1951–1968 | ||
Richard Winston "Dickie" Moore (January 6, 1931 – December 19, 2015) was a famous Canadian hockey player. He was also a successful businessman. Dickie won the Art Ross Trophy twice. This award goes to the NHL's top scorer. He was later put into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Moore played most of his career with the Montreal Canadiens. He also played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues. In 2017, he was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history.
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Playing Hockey
Early Years and Junior Hockey
Dickie Moore played as a left wing. He joined the Montreal Canadiens in 1951. Before that, he played for junior teams. He played for the Montreal Jr. Royals from 1947 to 1950. He also played for the Montreal Junior Canadiens.
Moore won two Memorial Cups with his junior teams. He won one with the Montreal Royals in 1949. The next year, he won with the Montreal Junior Canadiens. People thought he was Canada's best young player.
Becoming an NHL Star
Dickie was known for his powerful and accurate shot. He was also very good at handling the puck. He won the Art Ross Trophy twice. This award is for the player who scores the most points.
In the 1958–59 season, Moore broke a record. He scored 96 points in one season. This was more than Gordie Howe's previous record of 95 points. Dickie often played on a line with Henri Richard and Maurice Richard.
Winning the Stanley Cup
Moore won his first Stanley Cup in 1953. This is the biggest prize in hockey. He was also part of a special team. The Montreal Canadiens won five Stanley Cups in a row. This happened from 1956 to 1960.
Playing Through Injury
During the 1957–58 season, Dickie broke his wrist. This happened when he crashed into a player from Detroit. He was leading the league in scoring at the time. Many thought his season was over.
But Dickie wanted to keep playing. He played with his wrist in a cast. He still won the Art Ross Trophy that season. He scored 36 goals and 48 assists. His teammate, Henri Richard, finished just four points behind him. Moore won the Art Ross Trophy again the next season.
Later Career and Retirement
Moore retired from hockey after the 1962–63 season. But he came back a year later. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs. After another three-year break, he returned to play for the St. Louis Blues. He played 45 games for them. He helped the Blues reach the finals in their first year.
In 1974, Dickie Moore was put into the Hockey Hall of Fame. In 1998, he was ranked number 31 on The Hockey News' list. This list named the 100 Greatest Hockey Players.
Life After Hockey
After retiring from hockey, Moore became a successful businessman. He owned a company that rented out tools and equipment. His business had locations in Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto.
On November 12, 2005, the Canadiens honored Dickie Moore. They retired his uniform number 12. This was to honor both Moore and Yvan Cournoyer.
Dickie Moore passed away on December 19, 2015. He was 84 years old.
Family Life
Dickie Moore had three children. Their names were Richard, Lianne, and John. Sadly, his son Richard died in a car accident in 1973. He was only 16 years old. The Dickie Moore Memorial Awards are given out each year. They honor his son, Richard.
Awards and Achievements
- NHL first team All-Star — 1958, 1959
- NHL second team All-Star — 1961
- Played in NHL All-Star Game 6 times
- Art Ross Trophy — 1958, 1959
- Stanley Cup Champions — 1953, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960 (6 times)
- Inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame in 1974
- Set a record for most regular season points in one NHL season - 96 (1959). This record was later broken.
- In January 2017, Moore was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history.
