The Resume

(May 24, 1959-November 10, 1985)
Died in Somerdale, New Jersey
Birth name is Per-Erik Lindbergh
Goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers (1980-85)
Vezina Trophy Winner (1985)
Died at 25

Why he might be annoying:

He attempted to drive home impaired. He died as the result of a car crash.
His death inspired NY Ranger fans to chant at his replacement 'Drive a Porshe, Hextal, drive a Porsche.'
His nicknames were 'Tex' and 'Gump.'
He originally requested a trade when he didn't receive playing time.
He was 0-2 in both the Calder & Stanley Cup finals combined.
He wore the 'Jason' style mask while playing.

Why he might not be annoying:

He grew up a Flyers fan.
He drove a Porsche.
He was the first European goaltender to win the Vezina Trophy.
He helped Team Sweden win the bronze medal at the 1980 Olympics.
He was a standout goaltender in his homeland.
The Flyers unofficially retired his number 31.
The team awards the most improved player the Pelle Lindbergh Memorial Award in his honor.

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Bleacher Report's Top 100 Goaltenders in NHL History (Ranked: 58)
• CBC's Top 10 Superstitious Athletes [May 10, 2005] (Ranked: 4)
• European Hockey Players
• I am from Stockholm, Sweden
• I am Swedish
• I Died Before My 30th Birthday (Ranked: 25)
• I Died in 1985 (Ranked: 25)
• I Died in a Car
• I Died in My 30s (Ranked: 36)
• I Drive a Porsche
• I was Involved in a Car Accident in 1985
• Ice Hockey Players
• Look at Me, I'm Spread Eagle
• NHL First All-Star Team - Goaltenders (Ranked: 1985)
• NHL Goaltenders
• Philadelphia Flyers
• Profiles 19001-19250 (Ranked: 19169)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 04]
• Vezina Trophy Winners (Ranked: 1985)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 78.57% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 27.27% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 44 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 35 Votes: 51.43% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 100 Votes: 52.00% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 88 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 73 Votes: 50.68% Annoying