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Andy Bathgate, hockey Hall of Famer, dies at 83 Andy Bathgate, hockey Hall of Famer, dies at 83
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Andy Bathgate, a Hall of Fame hockey player who spent much of his 18-year career with the New York Rangers as one of the most prolific goal scorers of his day, died Feb. 26 in Brampton, Ontario. He was 83.Andy Bathgate, a Hall of Fame hockey player who spent much of his 18-year career with the New York Rangers as one of the most prolific goal scorers of his day, died Feb. 26 in Brampton, Ontario. He was 83.
The Rangers confirmed the death. He reportedly had Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.The Rangers confirmed the death. He reportedly had Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
A dynamic shooter and playmaker, Mr. Bathgate was the NHL’s most valuable player for the 1958-59 season, when he scored 40 goals and had 88 points. He was the first member of the Rangers to score 40 times in a season. A dynamic shooter and playmaker, Mr. Bathgate was the National Hockey League’s most valuable player for the 1958-59 season, when he scored 40 goals and had 88 points. He was the first member of the Rangers to score 40 times in a season.
His Rangers record of 272 goals stood until 1973, when it was broken by Rod Gilbert.His Rangers record of 272 goals stood until 1973, when it was broken by Rod Gilbert.
“Andy set the bar for what it means to be a Ranger,” Gilbert said in a statement released by the team. “He was a true innovator of the game and my idol. As a young player, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to play with him and learn from him.”“Andy set the bar for what it means to be a Ranger,” Gilbert said in a statement released by the team. “He was a true innovator of the game and my idol. As a young player, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to play with him and learn from him.”
A two-time, first-team All-Star in an era when Gordie Howe was the dominant right wing, Mr. Bathgate played in eight All-Star games. He spent just under 12 seasons with the Rangers before being traded to Toronto in 1964, when he won his only Stanley Cup.A two-time, first-team All-Star in an era when Gordie Howe was the dominant right wing, Mr. Bathgate played in eight All-Star games. He spent just under 12 seasons with the Rangers before being traded to Toronto in 1964, when he won his only Stanley Cup.
One of Bathgate’s most famous shots came on a backhander that sliced the face of Montreal goaltender Jacques Plante in 1959. Plante then began to wear a protective mask, becoming the first NHL goalie to cover his face in a game. One of Mr. Bathgate’s most famous shots came on a backhander that sliced the face of Montreal goaltender Jacques Plante in 1959. Plante then began to wear a protective mask, becoming the first NHL goalie to cover his face in a game.
Mr. Bathgate also played for Detroit and Pittsburgh in the NHL and Vancouver in the WHA, retiring at age 42 in 1975. He scored 349 goals and 973 points in 1,069 NHL games and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1978. Mr. Bathgate also played for Detroit and Pittsburgh in the NHL and Vancouver in the World Hockey Association, retiring at age 42 in 1975. He scored 349 goals and 973 points in 1,069 NHL games and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1978.
Mr. Bathgate was considered one of the Rangers’ all-time greats. His No. 9 jersey, which was later worn by Adam Graves, was retired in 2009, honoring both players.Mr. Bathgate was considered one of the Rangers’ all-time greats. His No. 9 jersey, which was later worn by Adam Graves, was retired in 2009, honoring both players.
Andrew James Bathgate was born Aug. 28, 1932, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After his father died, the family moved to Ontario.Andrew James Bathgate was born Aug. 28, 1932, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After his father died, the family moved to Ontario.
Mr. Bathgate first played for the Rangers in 1952 and was named team captain in 1961. His trademark was a blistering slap shot, but he also was a creative passer and a dependable player who appeared in every regular-season game from 1958 to 1964.Mr. Bathgate first played for the Rangers in 1952 and was named team captain in 1961. His trademark was a blistering slap shot, but he also was a creative passer and a dependable player who appeared in every regular-season game from 1958 to 1964.
When he was dealt to Toronto in one of the biggest trades in NHL history, he held every major Rangers scoring record, including scoring a goal in 10 straight games — a mark that still stands.When he was dealt to Toronto in one of the biggest trades in NHL history, he held every major Rangers scoring record, including scoring a goal in 10 straight games — a mark that still stands.
Survivors include his wife, Merle Bathgate; two children; and six grandchildren.Survivors include his wife, Merle Bathgate; two children; and six grandchildren.
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