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Phil Esposito

Canadian ice hockey player · Canada · Athletes · Born 1942 · age 84

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Philip Anthony Esposito is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, coach and executive, and current broadcaster for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

A life in dates

2002“Play with passion and heart. If you don't carry passion into sport - or in any job for that matter - you won't succeed.”In their words18 February 2002Quoted in Andrew Podnieks, "One on One with Phil Esposito," Legends of Hockey.net (2002-02-18).

“The importance of teammates is the thing I appreciate the most from those years. I was a lucky guy. There is nothing better than good teammates.”In their words18 February 2002Quoted in Andrew Podnieks, "One on One with Phil Esposito," Legends of Hockey.net (2002-02-18).

1991“I never shot a deer. I've never shot anything in my life. I never hunted. I'm just not that type of guy. But there's no doubt in my mind that I would have killed to win.”In their words18 January 1991Reported in Neil Milbert, "Classic Soviet series: When Canada's stars shone brightest", The Chicago Tribune (January 18, 1991), p. C-15.

1978Lester Patrick TrophyAward1974Art Ross TrophyAwardHart Memorial TrophyAwardLester B. Pearson AwardAward1973Art Ross TrophyAward1972Art Ross TrophyAward1971Art Ross TrophyAwardLester B. Pearson AwardAward1969Art Ross TrophyAwardHart Memorial TrophyAward1942Born20 February 1942

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Esposito with the Boston Bruins in 1969.Esposito with the Boston Bruins in 1969.Esposito with Rustam Minnikhanov in 2015Esposito with Rustam Minnikhanov in 2015Photo of retired numbers at the TD Garden Esposito’s number was retired in 1987.Photo of retired numbers at the TD Garden Esposito’s number was retired in 1987.Esposito’s statue outside of the Tampa Bay Lightning's arenaEsposito’s statue outside of the Tampa Bay Lightning's arena

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  1. Play with passion and heart. If you don't carry passion into sport - or in any job for that matter - you won't succeed.

    Feb 18, 2002, Quoted in Andrew Podnieks, "One on One with Phil Esposito," Legends of Hockey.net (2002-02-18)., Own words

  2. The importance of teammates is the thing I appreciate the most from those years. I was a lucky guy. There is nothing better than good teammates.

    Feb 18, 2002, Quoted in Andrew Podnieks, "One on One with Phil Esposito," Legends of Hockey.net (2002-02-18)., Own words

  3. I never shot a deer. I've never shot anything in my life. I never hunted. I'm just not that type of guy. But there's no doubt in my mind that I would have killed to win.

    Jan 18, 1991, Reported in Neil Milbert, "Classic Soviet series: When Canada's stars shone brightest", The Chicago Tribune (January 18, 1991), p. C-15., Own words

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Teams 3

Chicago Blackhawks
Boston Bruins
New York Rangers

Awards

Lester Patrick Trophy1978
Hart Memorial Trophy1974
Art Ross Trophy1974
Lester B. Pearson Award1974
Art Ross Trophy1973
Art Ross Trophy1972
Art Ross Trophy1971
Lester B. Pearson Award1971
Hart Memorial Trophy1969
Art Ross Trophy1969
Officer of the Order of Canada
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
Hockey Hall of Fame
Order of Friendship

About this person

Philip Anthony Esposito is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, coach and executive, and current broadcaster for the Tampa Bay Lightning. A member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, he played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers, winning two Stanley Cups with Boston.

Country
Canada
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
living
Dates
Born 1942 · age 84

In common with Phil

Stan MikitaBoth received Art Ross TrophySergei FedorovBoth received Hart Memorial TrophyJean BéliveauBoth received Art Ross TrophyEric LindrosBoth received Lester B. Pearson AwardGuy LafleurBoth received Lester B. Pearson AwardChris ProngerBoth received Hart Memorial Trophy

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