Bill Durnan

Bill Durnan was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who lived from 22 January 1916 to 31 October 1972 and played for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League between 1943 and 1950. He was among the best goaltenders of his time: he won the Vezina Trophy for fewest goals allowed six times, was named to the First All-Star team as best goaltender six times, and helped the Canadiens win the Stanley Cup twice. In 1948 he served as the club's captain, the last goaltender allowed to do so. He retired in 1950 citing the stress of the professional game, stepping away after the Canadiens fell behind the Rangers three games to none in the playoffs. He entered the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1964.