Dickie Boon
Inducted:
1952
Player Stats
5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
130 lb (59 kg; 9 st 4 lb)
Born:
January 10, 1878
Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Died:
May 3, 1961
Outremont, Quebec, Canada
Position:
Defense
College:
NA
Richard "Dickie" Boon was one of the first true superstars of professional hockey and the legendary architect of the Montreal AAA (Wanderers) dynasty. He was the youngest player to captain a Stanley Cup-winning team at the time, leading the "Little Men of Iron" to championships in 1902 and 1903.
Boon's impact on the game extended far beyond his playing days. He was a founding member and manager of the Montreal Wanderers, one of the most successful franchises in early hockey history. His transition from an elite player to a powerful executive helped shape the transition from amateur to professional hockey in Canada. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1952.
Boon's Awards and Honors
- 2x Stanley Cup Champion (1902, 1903)
- Youngest Captain to win a Stanley Cup (at age 23 in 1902)
- Co-Founder of the Montreal Wanderers (1903)
- Known for strategic play and strong defensive skills
NHL Teams
Montreal HC (1899-1903)
Montreal Wanderers (1903-1905)
Number Worn:
10
NHL Stats
Games Played:
42
Goals:
10
Points:
433
Penalty Minutes:
18
Stanley Cups:
2 (1902, 1903)