Pierre Pilote
Inducted:
1975
Player Stats
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
178 lb (81 kg; 12 st 10 lb)
Born
December 11, 1931
Kénogami, Quebec, Canada
Died
September 9, 2017
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Defence
College:
NA
Pierre Pilote was a dominant defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks, renowned for his leadership, skating, and defensive skill. Playing in the NHL from 1955 to 1969, Pilote anchored the Blackhawks’ blue line and served as team captain for several seasons. He was a three-time James Norris Memorial Trophy winner as the league’s top defenseman (1963–1965) and consistently ranked among the league’s best in defensive plus offensive contributions.
Pilote helped lead Chicago to the 1961 Stanley Cup championship, their first in 23 years, and played a pivotal role in maintaining the team’s competitive edge throughout the 1960s. Known for his composure, hockey intelligence, and strong positional play, Pilote was a model two-way defenseman. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1975, he is remembered as one of the greatest defensemen of his era and a cornerstone of the Blackhawks’ success.
Pilote's Awards and Records
- 3× James Norris Memorial Trophy (1963–1965)
- NHL All-Star: 10× (1959–1969)
- Stanley Cup Champion (1961)
- Chicago Blackhawks captain (1961–1968)
NHL Records
- Anchored Chicago’s defense during the 1960s
- First defenseman in team history to win three consecutive Norris Trophies
- Renowned for two-way play: strong defensively and effective offensively
NHL Teams:
Chicago Black Hawks (1955-1968)
Toronto Maple Leafs (1968-1969)
Number Worn:
3
NHL Stats
Season:
14 (1955-1969)
Games Played:
890
Goals:
80
Assists:
418
Points:
498
Penalty Munities:
1,251
Playoff Game:
86
Playoff Points:
61 (G-8,A-53)
Stanley Cups:
1 (1961)