1960-61 Parkhurst 46 Bernie Geoffrion Hockey Card (Front)
1960-61 Parkhurst 46 Bernie Geoffrion Hockey Card (Back)
1960-61 Parkhurst NHL Checklist
Card Notes
Playing his 11th season with the Canadiens, Bernie Geoffrion is a player who oozes color and ability. Won the Rookie award in 1951-52 and the NHL scoring crown in 1954-55. A tough-luck guy who has had more than his share of injuries during his career and was able to play a complete season only once. Has one of the hardest shots in the game which can be attested by his 254 goals. Played on six Stanley Cup champions.
En Français
Geoffrion est un joueur très habile et spectaculaire. C’est sa 11e saison avec les Canadiens. Recrue de l’année en 1951-52 et champion compteur en 1954-55. Très malchanceux, il a été souvent blessé et n’a pu jouer qu’une seule saison complète. Il possède un des plus durs lancers dans le hockey, comme le prouvent ses 254 buts. A joué pour six gagnants de la coupe Stanley.
Details
Bernie Geoffrion won the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year in 1951-52. That year, he scored 30 goals and assisted on 24 for 54 points over 67 games for the Montreal Canadiens. He had played 18 regular season and 11 playoff games for the Habs in 1950-51 but was still an eligible rookie. His 30 goals led the team and tied him with Ted Lindsay of the Red Wings for third in the NHL.
1954-55, as referred to on the back of this 1960-61 Parkhurst hockey card, would be the only year Geoffrion played the full schedule. Appearing in all 70 games helped him to the Art Ross Trophy with 75 points on 38 goals and 37 assists. This gave him a one point edge over Maurice Richard and a two point advantage over Jean Beliveau, all three teammates with Montreal.
1960-61 would turn out to be another great offensive season for Boom Boom. He led the National Hockey League with 95 points, winning the Art Ross Trophy for the second and final time of his career. He also became just the second player in NHL history to reach the 50 goal plateau.
In all, Geoffrion appeared in 883 regular season and 132 playoff games in the NHL between 1950-51 and 1967-68 with the Canadiens and New York Rangers. The six time Stanley Cup champion was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972. His jersey number 5 was retired by the Montreal Canadiens in 2006.