Extraordinary Canadians: Maurice Richard

by Charles Foran

Book Overview

Born in 1921 into a working-class family, Maurice Richard came of age as a French Canadian and athlete during an era when the majority population of Quebec slumbered. A proud, reticent man, Richard aspired only to score goals and win championships for the Montreal Canadiens. But he represented far more than a high-scoring forward who filled seats in NHL arenas. Beginning with his 50-goal, 50-game season in 1944-45 and through his battles with the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670064122
• ISBN13: 9780670064120
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Viking
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.2" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher