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Hockey Player
The Resume
(March 31, 1928- )
Played 32 Seasons in NHL/WHA as Right Wing for Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers and Houston Aeros (in WHA)
Former all-time leader in points, goals and assists (since overtaken by Wayne Gretzky)
Led NHL in points in 6 seasons
Won NHL MVP 6 times
Nicknamed 'Mr. Hockey'
Why he might be annoying
In his first NHL seasons, instead of scoring, he fought dirty.
He flunked the 3rd grade twice.
He was nicknamed 'Mr. Elbows' and 'Blinky.'
He had his name and nickname trademarked.
He sells lots of autographed stuff on his website.
He calls his wife 'Mrs. Hockey.'
Why he might not be annoying
He made one of the greatest comebacks in sports history at 45, when he signed with the Houston Aeros of the WHA.
He came back to play with his sons, Mark and Marty.
His face was used on a Simpson's episode where Bart writes fake letters as Mrs. Krabapple's secret admirer.
He has been married to the same woman since 1953.
He is the only hockey player to play in 6 different decades.
He is the member of at least 11 different halls of fame.
He was ranked #21 on ESPN's Sportscentury's Greatest Athletes of the 20th Century.
Credit: Eric Hartman
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 179 Votes: 34.08% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 54 Votes: 35.19% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 163 Votes: 45.40% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 213 Votes: 58.22% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 301 Votes: 45.18% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 359 Votes: 48.75% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 1700 Votes: 42.53% Annoying
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