- Popularizer of the hockey helmet after suffering a concussion.
- He is the Blackhawks' career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games played (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull for goals (541). He was the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks, in 1980.
- Played for the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL (1958-1980).
- Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, 1983.
- Art Ross Trophy (1964, 1965, 1967, 1968). First All-Star Team Centre (1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968). Hart Memorial Trophy (1967, 1968). Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (1967, 1968). Lester Patrick Trophy (1976). Second All-Star Team Centre (1965, 1970).
- Emigrated to Canada in 1948 as an eight-year-old with his aunt and uncle.
- Born on the same day as Japanese baseball home run king Sadaharu Oh.
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