1962-63 Topps 57 Bert Olmstead Hockey Card (Front)
1962-63 Topps 57 Bert Olmstead Hockey Card (Back)
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Card Notes
Rangers claimed distinguished veteran wing in draft from Leafs. His ability in corners makes him tough competitor. Helped Canadiens and Leafs win Stanley Cup. Holds NHL record for most assists by left wing, 56, in season.
En Français
New-York obtint ce distingué vétéran des Leafs dans un échange. Son habileté dans les coins fait de lui un dure compétiteur. Aida les Canadiens et les Leafs àremporter la coupe “Stanley”. Détient les record d’assais pour ailer gauche 56 en une saison.
Details
Bert Olmstead was owned by five of the Original 6 teams over his career but only played for three. He started his career with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1948-49 and was traded to the Detroit Red Wings on December 2, 1950 with Vic Stasiuk for Steve Black and Lee Fogolin.
However, Olmstead never played for the Wings and a few weeks later, on December 19, 1950 was traded to the Montreal Canadiens for Leo Gravelle. He immediately became an important cog in the Montreal winning machine.
The Toronto Maple Leafs picked him up for the 1958-59 NHL season, and again, he helped the Leafs to success. However, Toronto left him unprotected after the 1961-62 season and the New York Rangers picked him up. Not wanting to play in the Big Apple, Olmstead chose instead to hang up the blades and retire.
His 56 assist season came in 1955-56 with Montreal. He led the NHL in that category with a nine assist edge over second place Andy Bathgate of the New York Rangers. His 70 points placed him fourth in the race for the Art Ross Trophy. He continued the trend, leading the league with ten assists in the 1955-56 post season as the Habs captured their first of five consecutive championships.
Between 1948-49 and 1961-62, Bert Olmstead appeared in 848 regular season and 115 playoff games in the National Hockey League with the Blackhawks, Canadiens and Maple Leafs. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985. He won four Stanley Cup titles with Montreal and one more with Toronto.