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Derek Sanderson

(1946) Ice Hockey Player Canada

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Derek Sanderson is an ice hockey player from Canada, best known for Crossing the line.

Quick Facts About Derek Sanderson

Born
June 16, 1946
Nationality
Canada
Profession
Ice Hockey Player
Notable works
Crossing the line

About Derek Sanderson

Derek Michael Sanderson, nicknamed "Turk", is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre and two-time Stanley Cup champion who helped transform the culture of the professional athlete in the 1970s era. He set up the epic overtime goal scored by Boston Bruins teammate Bobby Orr that clinched the 1970 Stanley Cup Final, widely considered to be the greatest goal in National Hockey League history. Over 13 NHL seasons he amassed 202 goals, 250 assists, 911 penalty minutes and a plus-141 rating in 598 games with five teams.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Stanley Cup Calder Memorial Trophy

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