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Maurice Richard (Extraordinary Canadians) by Foran, Charles;Richard, Maurice is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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Born in 1921 into a working-class family, Maurice Richard came of age as a French Canadian and athlete during an era when the majority population of Quebec slumbered. A proud, reticent man, Richard aspired only to score goals and win championships for the Montreal Canadiens. But he represented far more than a high-scoring forward who filled seats in NHL arenas. Beginning with his 50-goal, 50-game season in 1944-45 and through his battles with the league over bigotry toward French-Canadian players, Richard's on-ice ferocity and off-ice dignity echoed the change in Quebec. The March 1955 "Richard Riot," in which fans went on a rampage to protest his suspension, contained the seeds of transformation. By the time Richard retired in 1960, Quebec had begun to reinvent itself as a modern, secular society. Author Charles Foran argues that the province's passionate identification with Richard's success and struggles emboldened its people and changed Canada irrevocably.

Who reads Maurice Richard (Extraordinary Canadians)?

Author

Foran, Charles;Richard, Maurice

Publisher

PENGUIN GROUP (CANADA);Cnib

Published

2011

Language

EN

ISBN

9780670064120

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Memoir, History, Biography

Rating

5 / 5 (1 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-24