Welcome to the fourth edition of “Once Upon A Time in Rangerstown.” Today we are going to be looking at one of greatest goalies in NHL history, and an individual with personal demons who tragically passed away at the age of 40, 50 years ago today.
The Player: Terry Sawchuk | Age 40 | Goalie
Sawchuk had a storied career — much of which was spent with the Detroit Red Wings — that started in 1949. In his first season he got a small taste of NHL action appearing in seven games as a 20-year-old.