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Grant Fuhr Hockey Goaltending legend

Grant Fuhr carved a legendary path in the NHL as a standout goaltender. Here's a summary of his career:

-Early promise and Stanley Cup success (1980s): Drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in 1981, Fuhr quickly established himself as a key piece of their dynasty. He shared netminding duties with Andy Moog and later Bill Ranford, but emerged as the starter during their Stanley Cup runs in the mid-80s. Fuhr backstopped the Oilers to four Stanley Cup victories (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988).

-Dominant individual accolades: Fuhr's talent was undeniable. He won the prestigious Vezina Trophy (awarded to the league's best goaltender) in 1988 and was a six-time NHL All-Star. He set numerous records, including the NHL record for most consecutive appearances by a rookie goaltender (23 games in 1981-82).

-Challenges and a shift in teams (1990s): Fuhr's career wasn't without setbacks. He faced a suspension in 1990 due to substance abuse issues. While he returned to form, his time with the Oilers eventually came to an end. He played for several other teams throughout the 1990s, including the Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings, and Calgary Flames.

-Legacy of a trailblazer: Grant Fuhr retired in 2000 after a remarkable 20-year career. He is considered one of the greatest goaltenders of all time, being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2003. He was also a pioneer for Black players in the NHL, becoming the first Black goaltender to win the Stanley Cup and be enshrined in the Hall of Fame.

Born September 28, 1962, in Spruce Grove, Alberta, was Hockey Hall of Fame Goalie Grant Fuhr. This legend won many accolades during his 19-year NHL career. Fuhr won the Vezina Award, was a two-time NHL All-Star, and was selected as one of the top 100 Greatest NHL players in 2017. He was on four Stanley Cup Champion teams. Grant guarded the net for the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, St Louis Blues, and Calgary Flames registering 403 wins for his team with a save percentage of .887.

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Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 3 - 7 - 16 May 18, 1897 - Early MLB star of the New York Giants, Bill Joyce established a record of 4 triples in 1 ...

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May 17 Numbers

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Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 44 - 36 May 17, 1925 - Cleveland Indians centerfielder Tris Speaker reached his 3,000th hit in his MLB career. In 1...

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Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 5 - 9 - 22 May 16, 1927 - New York Yankee outfielder, Bob Meusel, wearing Number 5 stole 2nd base, 3rd base and&nbs...

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Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. May 15, 1912 - Detroit Tigers star slugger Ty Cobb,  let's an obnoxious fan get to him and the player leaped the rail...

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Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 22 - 21  May 13, 1942 - Who says pitchers can't hit? Boston Braves Pitcher, Number 22, Jim Tobin smacked 3 ball...

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