Hockey Icon Bill Hay, Pioneer of the Sport, Dies at 88
Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Bill Hay, who was a significant contributor to the Chicago Blackhawks' Stanley Cup win in the 1960-61 season, has died at the age of 88. His influence on the sport of hockey was considerable.
Hay received the Calder Trophy as the league's best rookie for the 1959-60 season and was pivotal in helping Chicago secure its first Stanley Cup victory in over twenty years during the next season. He thrived alongside Bobby Hull and Murray Balfour on the renowned "Million Dollar Line."
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman recognized Hay's important role both as a player and an advocate for the sport. In 2015, he was honored as a Builder in the Hall of Fame, continuing his father's tradition.
Following his time as a player, Hay joined the St. Louis Blues and took a short retirement before coming back to the sport. He concluded his career after eight seasons, achieving 113 goals and a total of 386 points.
Hay achieved significant success in the business world and eventually became the president and CEO of the Calgary Flames. He also took on prominent roles in Hockey Canada and the Hockey Hall of Fame, thereby continuing his father's legacy of making significant contributions to hockey.
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