description Andy Bathgate Overview
Andy Bathgate starred at right wing for the New York Rangers before winning a Stanley Cup with Toronto in 1964, and he took the Hart Trophy as MVP in 1958-59. His hard slapshot struck goaltender Jacques Plante in the face in 1959, the incident that led Plante to popularize the goalie mask. Inducted in 1978.
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Which teams did Andy Bathgate play for?
Bathgate starred at right wing for the New York Rangers before winning the Stanley Cup with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1964. Those two clubs frame the most important team chapters of his career.
When did Andy Bathgate win the Hart Trophy?
He won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP in the 1958-59 season. That award came during his Rangers years, before his 1964 championship with Toronto.
What happened when Andy Bathgate's shot hit Jacques Plante?
In 1959, Bathgate's hard slapshot struck Montreal goaltender Jacques Plante in the face. Plante then popularized the goalie mask, making the incident a turning point in goalie equipment.
Why is Andy Bathgate remembered as more than a Rangers scorer?
He combined right-wing scoring with a hard slapshot and later won a Stanley Cup with Toronto in 1964. His 1958-59 Hart Trophy adds an individual MVP honor to that team achievement.
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