Dickie Moore
Inducted:
1974
Player Stats
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Born:
January 6, 1931
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died:
December 19, 2015
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Position:
Left Wing
College:
Montreal Jr. Royals
Dickie Moore was a rugged, highly skilled left winger who was an integral member of the greatest dynasty in NHL history, the Montreal Canadiens of the 1950s. Known for his powerful and accurate shot and fierce determination, Moore often played through painful injuries, earning him a reputation for exceptional toughness. He twice won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer (1958, 1959), and in 1959, he set a new league record for most points in a single season with 96, breaking Gordie Howe's previous mark.
His career is highlighted by an incredible six Stanley Cup championships with the Canadiens, including the unprecedented five consecutive titles from 1956 to 1960. Moore retired with 608 career points, solidifying his status as a legendary scorer of the Original Six era. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1974.
Moore's Awards and Honors
- 6x Stanley Cup Champion (1953, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960)
- 2x Art Ross Trophy (NHL Scoring Champion) (1958, 1959)
- Montreal Canadiens No. 12 jersey Retired (shared with Yvan Cournoyer)
- Named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players
- Set a new NHL record for Most Regular Season Points (96 points) in 1958-59
NHL Records
- 2x NHL First All-Star Team (Left Wing) (1958, 1959)
- 1x NHL Second All-Star Team (Left Wing) (1961)
- Was a key forward during the Montreal Canadiens' streak of five consecutive Stanley Cups (1956–1960)
- Led the NHL in Playoff Points in 1959 (17 points in 11 games) and Playoff Goals in 1960 (6 goals in 8 games)
NHL Teams
Montreal Canadiens (1951–1963)
Toronto Maple Leafs (1964–1965)
St. Louis Blues (1967–1968)
Number Worn:
12, 16
NHL Stats
Season Played:
14 (1951–1965,1967-1968)
Games Played:
719
Goals:
261
Assists:
347
Points:
608
Penalty Minutes:
652
Playoffs Games:
135
Playoff Points:
110 (46 G, 64 A)
Stanley Cup Champion:
6 (1953, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960)