1962-63 Topps 45 Gump Worsley Hockey Card (Front)
1962-63 Topps 45 Gump Worsley Hockey Card (Back)
Looking to buy this hockey card? Check out what’s available at eBay: Gump Worsley 1962-63
(As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase through the above link)
Card Notes
Little round man of the Rangers nets just as quick with a quip as he is with a kick save. Veteran goalie now in tenth season, was NHL’s rookie of year in 1952-53. He equaled his best average last year, starred in playoffs.
En Français
Le plus petit gardien de la LNH se distingue par sa rapidité à faire des arrêts prodigieux. Véteran gardien qui est dans sa 10ième saison fut choisi le recrue de l’année en 52-53. Il égala sa meilleure moyenne l’année dernière en brillant durant les eliminatoires.
Details
If Topps is referring to goals against average, there is an ERROR on the back of the card. Gump Worsley did not equal his best in 1961-62. His 2.92 GAA was behind his career best of 2.32 in 1957-58 and even his 2.83 in 1955-56. In 1967-68, he would record a Vezina Trophy winning 1.98 GAA over 40 games with the Montreal Canadiens.
In the 1961-62, Gump made a valiant effort to give the New York Rangers a shot at beating the much more powerful Toronto Maple Leafs in the semi-final. Over six games, he faced a barrage of 251 shots, putting up a .916 save percentage. In game 5, he made 56 saves and it took until 4:23 of the second overtime period before Red Kelly of the Leafs broke the 2-2 tie. Ultimately, Toronto won the series in six and went on to capture the Stanley Cup.
1962-63 would be the final season in New York for Worsley. Over 67 games, he put up a 3.27 GAA with two shutouts. On June 4, 1963, Gump, Dave Balon, Leon Rochefort and Len Ronson were traded to the Montreal Canadiens for Jacques Plante, Phil Goyette and Don Marshall.
Between 1952-53 and 1973-74, Gump Worsley played 861 regular season and 70 playoff games in the National Hockey League with the Rangers, Canadiens and Minnesota North Stars. The two time Vezina Trophy winner and four time Stanley Cup champion was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1980.