Overview
Detailed profiles of every player in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame is the greatest individual honor that can be bestowed upon a professional hockey player. Since the first class in 1945, the Hockey Hall of Fame has inducted 244 players to its hallowed halls -- recent inductees include Brett Hull, Brian Leetch, Luc Robitaille and Steve Yzerman. Here are just a few of the Hockey Hall of Fame's most famous inductees: Wayne Gretzky Bobby Orr Maurice Richard Guy Lafleur Patrick Roy Tim Horton Johnny Bower Ken Dryden Mark Messier Frank Mahovlich Official Guide to the Players of the Hockey Hall of Fame features every player that has been honored with induction into the hall. The book profiles each Hall of Famer in a two-page hockey card-style spread, complete with stats, facts, quotes and other interesting snapshots from the star's career. The book also includes first-person accounts of what it means to be a member of the Hall, as well as artifacts and memorabilia from the Hockey Hall of Fame's extensive archive. Complete with more than 400 photos and illustrations, Official Guide to the Players of the Hockey Hall of Fame is an essential reference for any hockey fan.
Full Product Details
Author: Andy Bathgate ,
Pat LaFontaine ,
Luc Robitaille ,
Bryan Trottier
Publisher: Firefly Books
Imprint: Firefly Books
Dimensions:
Width: 12.90cm
, Height: 3.20cm
, Length: 17.10cm
Weight: 0.712kg
ISBN: 9781554076628
ISBN 10: 1554076625
Pages: 544
Publication Date: 23 September 2010
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
This guide is a great introduction to hockey's greatest players and hockey fans will be delighted with all the information provided, including some of the anecdotes in the biographical information, such as the fact that Tim Horton was nicknamed 'Mister Magoo' because of his poor eyesight and 'Superman' because of his strength (p. 239) or that Stan Mikita was one of only four players (with Alex Delvecchio, Steve Yzerman, and Mike Modano) to play at least 20 seasons with only one organization. Hockey fans and hockey trivia buffs of all ages will enjoy this publication.--Victoria Powell Resource Links (12/01/2010)
Hockey fans throughout North America will enjoy this beautiful and richly illustrated record.--Gilles Renaud Library Journal (11/15/2010)
Author Information
The Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum in Toronto, Ontario, honors and preserves the history of ice hockey and those who have made outstanding contributions and achievements in the development of the game.
