Birthdate: January 17, 1929
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Quebec, Canada
Died: February 27, 1986
Jacques Plante, a highly influential Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, was known for his innovative playing style and equipment. He achieved great success with the Montreal Canadiens, winning the Stanley Cup multiple times. Plante retired briefly and later returned to the NHL with other teams before concluding his career with the Edmonton Oilers. He was a trailblazer in goaltending, being the first to regularly wear a mask and play the puck outside his crease. Plante’s contributions led to numerous accolades and inductions into prestigious sports halls of fame.
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