Maurice Richard Death
Maurice passed away on May 27, 2000 at the age of 78 in Montreal, Canada.
When did Maurice Richard die?
May 27, 2000How old was Maurice Richard when died?
78Where did Maurice Richard die? What was the location of death?
Montreal, Canada
Maurice Richard Birthday and Date of Death
Maurice Richard was born on August 4, 1921 and died on May 27, 2000. Maurice was 78 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: August 4, 1921
Date of Death: May 27, 2000
Age at Death: 78
Maurice Richard - Biography
Joseph Henri Maurice "Rocket" Richard, PC CC OQ (/rɨˈʃɑrd/; August 4, 1921 – May 27, 2000) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens. He was the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals in one season, accomplishing the feat in 50 games in 1944–45, and the first to reach 500 career goals. Richard retired in 1960 as the league's all-time leader in goals with 544. He won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player in 1947, played in 13 All-Star Games and was named to 14 post-season NHL All-Star Teams.
