Howie Morenz
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Howarth Howie Morenz also nicknamed the Mitchell Meteor (June 21, 1902-March 8, 1937 in Mitchell, Ontario, Canada) was a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. He played mostly for the Montreal Canadiens from 1923 to 1934 and for the Chicago Blackhawks 1934 to 1935 and the New York Rangers 1935-1936 then again for Montreal 1936-1937.
Howie Morenz was a three-time winner of the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's most valuable player.
His career ended on January 28, 1937 as he suffered a broken leg during a home game versus the Chicago Blackhawks. Many agreed this injury had ended his career. Sadly, he died from this injury on March 8, 1937. The Montreal Forum was turned into a shrine where a memorial was held for his thousands of loyal fans. He was was one of the first to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1945. He was also inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame.
Howie Morenz is interred in the Mount Royal Cemetery in Montreal, Quebec.