Maurice “Rocket” Richard — biographical portrait
A Documentary Film

Maurice “Rocket” Richard

1921 – 2000

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Richard **Maurice Joseph Henri Richard** ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Details | |-----------|---------| | **Born** | August 4, 1921, Montreal, Quebec, Canada | | **Died** | May 27, 2000 (aged 78), Montreal, Quebec, Canada | | **Nickname** |

— Maurice “Rocket” Richard

| | **Position** | Right Wing | | **Shoots** | Left | | **Height** | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | | **Weight** | 180 lb (82 kg) | | **NHL Career** | 1942–1960 (18 seasons) | | **Team** | Montreal Canadiens | ## Summary Maurice

— Maurice “Rocket” Richard

The origin of Richard's famous nickname has multiple versions. The most widely accepted story credits **Ray Getliffe**, a teammate with the Montreal Senior Canadiens, who reportedly remarked that Richard

— Early Life and Background