Maurice Richard By Armaan Sandhu August 4 1921 in Laval Quebec was where and when Maurice was born. Died at the age of 78 in 2000. Lucille Norchet was who Maurice had married. Personal Background Huguette, Maurice junior, Normand, Andre, Paul, Suzzane, Jean were Maurice’s children. Parents names were Onesime and Alice Richard. Henri, Claude, Rene and Jaques were his brothers. Maurice also had 3 sisters names were Rollande, Marguriete and Georgette. Significance Hockey was what he was famous for 1961 he was elected in hall of fame Montreal Canadians was his hockey team Significance Every Season he won the Rocket trophy. Maurice was Montreal Canadians best player in history. His team had won 8 Stanley cups. Significance NHL was awarded a trophy named the Richard trophy In playoffs he had total of 82 playoff goals 50 goals in 19441945 first player Bibliography Leonetti, Mike,The Rocket, Answers.com Montrealcanadians.com Ourhistory.com Wikipedia.com 1958