Jack Stewart
Inducted:
1964
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Born:
May 6, 1917
Pilot Mound, Manitoba, Canada
Died:
May 25, 1983
Troy, Michigan, U.S.
Position:
Defence
College:
NA
John George "Black Jack" Stewart was one of the most punishing and physically imposing defensemen to ever patrol an NHL blue line. A mainstay of the Detroit Red Wings for 10 seasons, Stewart was the defensive anchor for two Stanley Cup championship teams. He earned his famous nickname "Black Jack" not only for his dark complexion but for the "black and blue" bruises he left on opposing forwards.
Stewart was a "pure" defenseman; he cared little for offensive stats, focusing entirely on clearing the crease and neutralizing the league's best scorers. Despite his terrifying physicality, he was a clean, disciplined player who relied on strength and positioning. Even after a trade to the Chicago Black Hawks and a career-ending back injury, Stewart remained a legendary figure for his toughness and leadership. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1964.
Stewart's Awards and Record:
- 2x Stanley Cup Champion (1943, 1950)
- 3x NHL First All-Star Team (1943, 1948, 1949)
- 2x NHL Second All-Star Team (1946, 1947)
- 4x NHL All-Star Game appearance
- Named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" (2017)
- Once went 151 consecutive games without scoring a goal
NHL Teams:
Detroit Red Wings (1938-1943,1945-1950)
Chicago Black Hawks (1950-1952)
Number Worn:
2
NHL Stats:
Seasons:
12 (1938-1943,1945-1952)
Games Played:
565
Goals:
31
Assists:
84
Points:
115
Penalty Minutes:
765
Playoff Game:
80
Playoff Points:
19 (G-5,A-14)
Stanley Cup:
2 (1943, 1950)