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Paul Henderson

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Hockey Player

The Resume

Why he might be annoying:

    His career was unspectacular prior to the Summit Series.
    He was a journeyman player rotating between the NHL and the minor leagues.
    He is a Born Again Christian.
    There is much debate about whether or not he should be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
    He publicly called out Bobby Clarke, citing that Clarke's slash on Valery Kharlamov was unsportsmanlike.
    He was involved in a nasty public battle with Leafs owner Harold Ballard, which was a key factor in his decision to play in the WHA.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His series clinching goal in the 1972 Summit Series is considered a turning point in North American hockey.
    He is one of three players to play in both the 1972 and 1974 Summit Series.
    He doesn't mind the animosity he receives for not being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
    His goal has been the subject of many tribute songs by Canadian music artists.
    Along with the famous series clinching goal, he scored the game winning goals in games 6 & 7.

Credit: Ricky


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 18 Votes: 11.11% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 548 Votes: 46.17% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 75 Votes: 50.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 112 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 48.00% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 39 Votes: 56.41% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 117 Votes: 46.15% Annoying