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Ray Bourque - HOF and 19-Time NHL All-Star

Born December 28, 1960, in Montreal, Quebec, was Hockey Hall of Fame Defenseman Ray Bourque. This legend was a nineteen-time NHL All-Star, a five-time Norris Memorial Trophy winner, and was selected to the NHL 100th Anniversary 100 Greatest Players honor. Bourque was most notably a member of the Boston Bruins roster but also skated for the Colorado Avalanche.


Ray Bourque Hockey HOF Scoring Defenseman

Ray Bourque, the "Big Rig," carved his name into hockey history not just with a Norris Trophy record five times but with a career so prolific it spanned generations. He became a loyal cornerstone, drafted by the Boston Bruins in 1979, anchoring their defense for 21 seasons.
Bourque's offensive prowess redefined the role of a defenseman. His graceful skating, laser-like slapshot, and pinpoint passes rivaled many forwards. He held the NHL record for most points by a defenseman for years, scoring 410 goals and 1,169 assists, a testament to his offensive dynamism.

But Bourque was more than just points. He was a defensive stalwart, reading plays like a chess master and clearing pucks with the efficiency of a snowplow. His 1,570 games played stood as a testament to his durability and commitment.

Despite individual brilliance, the Stanley Cup remained elusive for Bourque. The Boston faithful yearned to see their captain hoist the coveted trophy, a dream that grew heavier with each passing playoff.

Finally, in 2000, fate intervened. Traded to the Colorado Avalanche, Bourque found himself on a championship-caliber team. In his final NHL game, at 40, he lifted the Stanley Cup, tears streaming down his face as a city's dream finally came true.

Bourque's legacy extends beyond trophies. He embodied sportsmanship and grace, winning the King Clancy Trophy for leadership and humanitarianism.

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March 29 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. 40 - 18 - 52 March 29, 1941 - At only the third NCAA Men's Basketball Championship played, it was the Badgers of Wisconsin cap...

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March 28 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. 12 - 22 - 13 - 23 March 28, 1942 - At the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship it was the Cardinal of Stanford University c...

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March 27 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. 8 - 90 - 1 - 21 March 27, 1939 - The inaugural NCAA Men's Basketball Championship commenced finding the Univers...

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March 26 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. 99 - 32 - 33 March 26, 1915 - In the Stanley Cup Final played at Denman Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Right wing...

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2024-03-26

The evolution of fabrics used for the uniforms of basketball

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According to an article on Allen Sportswear website, Basketball's normal attire in the early 1890's at its inception was wool undershirts and trousers as this was the everyday apparell of collegiate student of the era. They played with what they had on for the day, there was no special garme...

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March 25 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. 3 - 11 - 33 - 32 March 25, 1937 - Shocking breaking news of the day was the discovery that Quaker Oats paid Babe Ruth, Number...

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