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Charlie Conacher

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Hockey Player

The Resume

Why he might be annoying:

    His status of being the first player to execute the slap shot goes ignored.
    He played on two different teams within a three year window following his departure from the Leafs.
    His skating skills were initially poor due to the fact he was weak on blades.
    While Black Hawks head coach, he punched a Detroit journalist in anger (February 8, 1950).
    His Black Hawk teams were at the bottom of the standings in all three years he was at the helm as head coach.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was taller and heavier than the majority of the players in his era.
    He was a hometown star for the Maple Leafs for the first eight seasons of his career.
    He earned the nickname 'The Big Bomber,' as a result of using a wrist-flicked snap shot to perfection.
    His slap shot was crucial in the Leafs Stanley Cup sweep over the Rangers in the 1932 Finals.
    He overcame an impoverished upbringing to become a star for his hometown team.
    He worked hard enough to improve his skating techniques, to become a promising junior prospect with the Toronto Marlboros.
    He is considered one of the NHL's first power forwards.
    He led the NHL in goal scoring five times during his career.

Credit: Eddie Burphy


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying