1967-68 Topps 83 George Armstrong Hockey Card (Front)
1967-68 Topps 83 George Armstrong Hockey Card (Back)
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Card Notes
“The Chief” is starting his 16th season with Toronto and is their captain. Noted for his team play and “never-give-up” attitude, George is a true leader. His perseverance pays off in corner skirmishes when George will dig the puck out to his teammates.
En Français
“Le Chef” commence sa 16ième saison avec Toronto et il est leur capitaine. George est un vrai chef et sa persévérance est récompensée dans les coins ou il réussit régulièrement à passer la rondelle à ses coéquipiers.
Details
Time began to catch up with George Armstrong in 1967-68, after winning his fourth Stanley Cup championship with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1966-67. Even though his games played diminished, The Chief remained team captain until passing the baton to Dave Keon for the 1969-70 NHL season.
Still, he had a bit left in the tank and put up a four point game against the Red Wings on November 2, 1967 in a 9-3 win at Detroit Olympia. His first point was an assist on what would be the game winning goal, scored by Dave Keon with 43 seconds left in the first period.
Armstrong had a pair of his own in the game, along with a second assist on a goal by Wayne Carleton. Armstrong was responsible for a modest three of the 39 shots put on Roger Crozier. Gordie Howe led all skaters with eight shots for the Wings, two getting past Bruce Gamble.
Between 1949-50 and 1970-71, George Armstrong played 1,188 regular season and 110 playoff games in the National Hockey League, all with the Toronto Maple Leafs. His NHL career was sandwiched by accolades in junior. In 1947-48, he earned the Eddie Power Trophy as leading scorer, playing for the Stratford Kroehlers. In 1972-73, he was coach of the year, leading the Toronto Marlboros to a Memorial Cup title. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1975.