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Born on April 23, 1943 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, Tony Esposito was an ice hockey player and designer. Death is recorded on August 10, 2021, at the age of 78. Tony Esposito was educated at Michigan Technological University. Recorded honors include Stanley Cup, Calder Memorial Trophy (1970), Vezina Trophy (1970, 1972, 1974) and 3 more. The listed height was 180 cm.
My Take
Tony Esposito stands in a class of his own for me. The Sault Ste. Marie goaltender guarded the Chicago Blackhawks crease for fifteen seasons and, more importantly, helped pioneer the butterfly style that nearly every keeper uses today. A Calder Trophy, three Vezinas, and a Hall of Fame induction speak for themselves, and being Phil Esposito's brother makes them one of hockey's great families. The crease is the loneliest spot on the ice, and surviving it for that long demands extraordinary nerve. He passed in 2021, but the way he taught the world to stop pucks lives on.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tony Esposito
- Name (Japanese)
- トニー・エスポジト
- Reading
- とにー・えすぽじと
- Born
- April 23, 1943 – August 10, 2021
- Origin
- Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- ice hockey player / designer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
2. Background
- University
- Michigan Technological University
Awards & achievements
- Stanley Cup
- 1970 Calder Memorial Trophy
- 1970 Vezina Trophy
- 1972 Vezina Trophy
- 1974 Vezina Trophy
- Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
- Hockey Hall of Fame
- 2024 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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 Tony Esposito born?
Born April 23, 1943.
When did Tony Esposito die?
Died August 10, 2021, aged 78.
Where was Tony Esposito from?
Tony Esposito was from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada.
What did Tony Esposito do?
Tony Esposito worked as ice hockey player, designer.
How tall was Tony Esposito?
Tony Esposito was 180 cm.
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