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Terry Sawchuk was born on December 28, 1929 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Terry Sawchuk was listed as an ice hockey player. Death is recorded on May 31, 1970, at the age of 40. Awards on record include Stanley Cup, Calder Memorial Trophy (1951), Vezina Trophy (1952, 1953, 1955, 1965) and 2 more. The listed height was 180 cm.
My Take
Terry Sawchuk is, to my mind, the patron saint of goaltending grit. Twenty-one NHL seasons, four Vezina Trophies, a Stanley Cup, and a Hall of Fame plaque only hint at the toll. What moves me is that he stopped pucks bare-faced for much of his career, absorbing punishment that would define hockey toughness for generations. His was not a story of flash but of relentless, almost punishing dedication. He died at just 40 in 1970, and I find a quiet, melancholy heroism in a man who guarded the net through pain. That obsessive resolve is what I respect most.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Terry Sawchuk
- Name (Japanese)
- テリー・ソーチャック
- Reading
- てりー・そーちゃっく
- Born
- December 28, 1929 – May 31, 1970
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- ice hockey player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Stanley Cup
- 1951 Calder Memorial Trophy
- 1952 Vezina Trophy
- 1953 Vezina Trophy
- 1955 Vezina Trophy
- 1965 Vezina Trophy
- Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
- Hockey Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Terry Sawchuk born?
Born December 28, 1929.
When did Terry Sawchuk die?
Died May 31, 1970, aged 40.
Where was Terry Sawchuk from?
Terry Sawchuk was from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
What did Terry Sawchuk do?
Terry Sawchuk worked as ice hockey player.
How tall was Terry Sawchuk?
Terry Sawchuk was 180 cm.