Phil Esposito
Inducted:
1984
Player Stats
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Born:
February 20, 1942
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Center
College:
St. Louis Braves
Phil Esposito was a powerhouse center celebrated for his scoring dominance, vision, and leadership. Over an 18-season NHL career split between the Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers, he revolutionized offensive standards.
Esposito was the first player ever to score over 100 points in a season, a milestone he surpassed with league-record totals—including his memorable 152-point, 76-goal campaign in 1970–71. A five-time scoring champion, two-time Hart Trophy winner, and two-time Stanley Cup champion, he retired as one of the game's all-time greats.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1984, his impact both on and off the ice is unmistakable.
Esposito's Awards and Records
- Stanley Cup Champion – 1970, 1972
- Lester Patrick Trophy – 1978
- Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee – 1984
- Boston Bruins Jersey #7 Retired – 1987
- NHL First All-Star Team – 1969–1974
- NHL Second All-Star Team – 1968, 1975
- Played in numerous NHL All-Star Games across career
NHL Records
- First player in NHL history to surpass 100 points in a single season (126 points, 1968–69)
- Held the league record for most goals (76) and points (152) in a season
- Five-time Art Ross Trophy winner; six-time league goals leader
- Third all-time in NHL goals and points at retirement
- Thirteen consecutive 30+ goal seasons
NHL Teams:
Chicago Black Hawks (1963-1967)
Boston Bruins (1967-1976)
New York Rangers (1976-1981)
National team:
Canada (1972,76,77)
Number Worn:
7
NHL Stats
Seasons:
18
Games Played:
1,282
Goals:
717
Assists:
873
Points:
1,590
Penalty Minutes:
910
Playoff Games:
130
Playoff Goals:
61
Playoff Assists:
76
Playoff Points:
137