Dubbed “Bootnose” from an unfortunate incident on the losing end of a Rocket Richard punch, Sid Abel should be remembered for more than a colorful nickname from a head butt to a fist. Abel was the Centre of the Detroit Red Wings “Production Line” with Ted Lindsay and Gordie Howe and was a part of three Stanley Cup wins for Motown. His best season was the 1948-49 campaign where Abel captured the Hart Trophy and led the NHL in Goals. After his playing career was done, he became a successful coach, also for Detroit which was the position he held when he was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1969. Abel would also have his number 12 retired by the Red Wings.
The Bullet Points:Elected In:1969
Position:Centre
Played for:Detroit Red WingsChicago BlackhawksMajor Accolades and Awards:Hart Trophy (1) (1949)First Team All Star (2) (1949 & 1950)Second Team All Star (2) (1942 & 1951)All Star Games (3) (1949, 1950 & 1951)Most Goals (1) (1949)Stanley Cup Rings (3) (Detroit Red Wings 1943, 1950 & 1952)
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