Georges Vézina
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Summary
Georges Vézina was born on January 21, 1887[1], in Chicoutimi[2]. He died on March 27, 1926[3], in Chicoutimi[4]. He worked as an ice hockey player[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,231 views/month, #6,885 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: March 24, 1926[7]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[8]
- Award received: Stanley Cup[9], Quebec Sports Hall of Fame[10], Hockey Hall of Fame[11], designated historic person[12], historical personage identified[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Member of sports team: Montreal Canadiens[15]
- League or competition: National Hockey League[16]
- Commons category: Georges Vézina[17]
- Position played on team / speciality: goaltender[18]
- Shooting handedness: left-handed shot[19]
- Cause of death: tuberculosis[20]
- Sport: ice hockey[21]
- Family name: Vézina[22]
- Given name: Georges[23]
- Medical condition: tuberculosis[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Country for sport: Canada[26]
- Start of work period: 1910[27]
- End of work period: 1925[28]
- Height: 168 cm[29]
- Mass: 185 pounds[30]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Georges Vézina include Vezina Trophy[31], a sports award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1927[34] and Centre Georges-Vézina[35], an architectural structure[36], in Canada[37], founded in 1949[38].
Why It Matters
Georges Vézina has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for him include Vezina Trophy[31], a sports award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1927[34] and Centre Georges-Vézina[35], an architectural structure[36], in Canada[37], founded in 1949[38].
FAQs
Where was Georges Vézina born?
Georges Vézina's place of birth was Chicoutimi[2].
Where did Georges Vézina die?
Georges Vézina died in Chicoutimi[4].
What did Georges Vézina do for work?
Georges Vézina worked as an ice hockey player[5].
What awards did Georges Vézina receive?
Honors received include Stanley Cup[9], Quebec Sports Hall of Fame[10], Hockey Hall of Fame[11], and designated historic person[12].