Tom Johnson NHL Hall of Fame

Tom Johnson Hall of Fame NHL

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Tom Johnson

Inducted:
1970

Tom Johnson NHL Hall of Fame

Player Stats

6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)

Born: 
February 18, 1928
Baldur, Manitoba, Canada

Died:
November 21, 2007
Falmouth, Massachusetts, U.S.

Position:
Defence

College:
NA

Tom Johnson was the "quiet superstar" of the Montreal Canadiens' blue line during their most dominant era. While his defensive partner Doug Harvey often garnered more headlines for his puck-moving brilliance, Johnson was the bedrock of the defense—a rugged, dependable, and highly intelligent player who specialized in shutting down the league's top scoring threats. His consistency was vital to the Canadiens' record-breaking five consecutive Stanley Cup championships from 1956 to 1960.

In 1959, he reached the pinnacle of individual success by winning the James Norris Memorial Trophy, ending Doug Harvey's four-year stranglehold on the award. After 15 seasons in Montreal, he finished his playing career with the Boston Bruins, where he later transitioned into a legendary executive and coach, winning another Stanley Cup behind the bench in 1972. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1970.

Johnson's Awards and Record:

  • 6x Stanley Cup Champion as a Player (1953,1956-60)
  • Stanley Cup Champion as a Coach (1972)
  • Stanley Cup Champion as an Executive (1970)
  • James Norris Memorial Trophy (Best Defenseman) (1959)
  • NHL First All-Star Team (1959)
  • NHL Second All-Star Team (1956)
  • 8x NHL All-Star Game appearance

NHL Records:

    • NHL Second All-Star team Defenseman (1956)
    • NHL first All-Star team Defenseman (1959)
    • Became the first player to win the Norris Trophy during the era of Doug Harvey’s dominance
    • One of the few individuals in hockey history to win the Stanley Cup as a player, as a head coach, and as an assistant general manager
    • Key member of the only team in NHL history to win five straight Stanley Cups

    NHL Teams

    Montreal Canadiens (1947-1963)
    Boston Bruins (1963-1965)

    Number Worn:
    52

    NHL Stats

    Seasons:
    16 (1947–1963)
    Games Played:
    979
    Goals:
    51
    Assists:
    213
    Points:
    264
    Penalty Minutes:
    960
    Playoff Game:
    111
    Playoff Points:
    23 (G-8, A-15)
    Stanley Cup:
    8 (1953,1956-60)