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Sep 16, 2015 | 02:37 PM

#1691

WestSideBilly

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I've looked at other places and HC got me an imitation but it wasn't as nice and got knicked up in a move...

Sep 17, 2015 | 07:53 AM

#1692

vtecmom

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In 1959, Jacques Plante was criticized by fans and coaches for being the first goalie in ice hockey to wear a mask during a game.

FACT or CRAP ?

BB you better get this one

FACT

Jacques was also famous for being an excellent knitter, who once said, " A fellow's got to have something to do when he's not tending the net. "

Sep 17, 2015 | 07:55 AM

#1693

vtecmom

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Originally Posted by WestSideBilly

1959 was the right year, though I don't know that he was criticized for it other than from his coach, and he also wasn't really the first to wear one - he was just the first to wear one regularly. Other guys had worn them to deal with broken noses (a common occurrence).

So, typical for this stupid calendar, it's crap, even though they'll say it's a fact.

I THINK you got it right BB

Sep 17, 2015 | 07:56 AM

#1694

vtecmom

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The La-Z-Boy recliner was first designed and patented by Edward Knabusch and Edwin Shoemaker as an unpadded porch-and-lawn chair in 1928.

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Have a seat &