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Phil Esposito

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Hockey Player

The Resume

    (February 20, 1942- )
    Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
    Forward for the Chicago Blackhawks (1963-67), Boston Bruins (1967-75) and New York Rangers (1975-81)
    Hart Trophy Winner (1969, 1974)
    Art Ross Trophy Winner (1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974)
    Stanley Cup Winner (1970, 1972)
    Lester B. Pearson Winner (1972, 1974)
    Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (1984)
    Head coach of the New York Rangers (1986, 1989)
    General manager and part-owner for the Tampa Bay Lightning (1992-98)

Why he might be annoying:

    His nickname is 'Espo.'
    He was a slow skater.
    He bears a striking resemblance to Sylvester Stallone.
    He frequently made bad trades as a general manager.
    He lashed out against the Canadian fans in the 1974 Canada Cup.
    Many pundits feel that he received the bid for the Tampa franchise as a result of his hall-of-fame credentials.
    He refused to name a captain for the Lightning's first couple seasons.
    He was fired by the Lightning four games into the 1998-99 season.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is the first player in NHL history to record 100+ points in a season.
    He was a member of the Bruins Stanley Cup championship teams of the 1970's.
    He played alongside his brother Tony in Chicago.
    He set the NHL record for goals in a season with 76 (1970-71).
    He was a member of Team Canada during the 1972 Summit Series.
    He signed Manon Rheaume to an NHL contract.
    He was a playmaking forward during his career.
    He finished second to Gordie Howe in scoring categories at the time of his retirement.
    His son-in-law is former NHL'er Alexander Selivanov.

Credit: Ricky


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 76 Votes: 46.05% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 27.27% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 18 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 119 Votes: 68.91% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 38 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 111 Votes: 45.95% Annoying