Joseph Jacques Omer Plante (January 17, 1929 – February 27, 1986) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. During a career lasting from 1947 to 1975, he was considered to be one of the most important innovators in hockey. He played for the Montreal Canadiens from 1953 to 1963; during his tenure, the team won the Stanley Cup six times, including five consecutive wins. In 2017 Plante was named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" in history.
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Joseph Jacques Omer Plante 17 January 1929 Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Quebec
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Died |
27 February 1986 (aged 57) Geneva, Switzerland
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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