Maurice “Rocket” Richard Soup Can
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Date 1955
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- This soup can features the name and jersey number of Canadian hockey legend Maurice Richard, nicknamed the “Rocket.”
- In the 1940s and 1950s, Richard’s 544 goals and eight Stanley Cup wins made him a hockey legend.
- To French Canadians, he also became a hero — and remains one to this day.
Scroll through the media carousel above to see a pair of Rocket Richard-branded skates and the jersey he wore during the 1959 Stanley Cup finals.
This 1955 tomato soup can bears the name and number of Canadian hockey legend Maurice Richard. Nicknamed the “Rocket,” Richard was an iconic player in the history of the Montreal Canadiens.
In the 1940s and 1950s, Richard’s 544 goals and eight Stanley Cup wins made him a hockey legend. To French Canadians, he also became a hero — and remains one to this day.
The Canadian Museum of History is home to an extensive Maurice Richard collection that came from his family.
This 1955 tomato soup can bears the name and number of Canadian hockey legend Maurice Richard. Born Joseph-Henri-Maurice Richard on August 4, 1921, he was known for his impressive speed on the ice. Nicknamed the “Rocket,” Richard was an iconic player for the Montreal Canadiens.
During the 1940s and 1950s, Richard’s 544 goals and eight Stanley Cup wins made him a hockey legend. To French Canadians, he also became a hero — and remains one to this day.
Coming from a modest background, the Rocket was hardworking, strong and no-nonsense. Although he faced challenges, ultimately he triumphed. His Number 9 has become the symbol of an entire people. When Richard died of cancer at the age of 78, on May 27, 2000, he was given a state funeral — the first afforded a Canadian athlete.
The Canadian Museum of History is home to an extensive collection of Maurice Richard-related material that came from his family. The collection includes numerous personal items, such as his jerseys, his Hockey Hall of Fame “Honoured member” jacket and his induction ring.
- This soup can features the name and jersey number of Canadian hockey legend Maurice Richard, nicknamed the “Rocket.”
- In the 1940s and 1950s, Richard’s 544 goals and eight Stanley Cup wins made him a hockey legend.
- To French Canadians, he also became a hero — and remains one to this day.
Scroll through the media carousel above to see a pair of Rocket Richard-branded skates and the jersey he wore during the 1959 Stanley Cup finals.
This 1955 tomato soup can bears the name and number of Canadian hockey legend Maurice Richard. Nicknamed the “Rocket,” Richard was an iconic player in the history of the Montreal Canadiens.
In the 1940s and 1950s, Richard’s 544 goals and eight Stanley Cup wins made him a hockey legend. To French Canadians, he also became a hero — and remains one to this day.
The Canadian Museum of History is home to an extensive Maurice Richard collection that came from his family.
This 1955 tomato soup can bears the name and number of Canadian hockey legend Maurice Richard. Born Joseph-Henri-Maurice Richard on August 4, 1921, he was known for his impressive speed on the ice. Nicknamed the “Rocket,” Richard was an iconic player for the Montreal Canadiens.
During the 1940s and 1950s, Richard’s 544 goals and eight Stanley Cup wins made him a hockey legend. To French Canadians, he also became a hero — and remains one to this day.
Coming from a modest background, the Rocket was hardworking, strong and no-nonsense. Although he faced challenges, ultimately he triumphed. His Number 9 has become the symbol of an entire people. When Richard died of cancer at the age of 78, on May 27, 2000, he was given a state funeral — the first afforded a Canadian athlete.
The Canadian Museum of History is home to an extensive collection of Maurice Richard-related material that came from his family. The collection includes numerous personal items, such as his jerseys, his Hockey Hall of Fame “Honoured member” jacket and his induction ring.
Summary
- This soup can features the name and jersey number of Canadian hockey legend Maurice Richard, nicknamed the “Rocket.”
- In the 1940s and 1950s, Richard’s 544 goals and eight Stanley Cup wins made him a hockey legend.
- To French Canadians, he also became a hero — and remains one to this day.
Scroll through the media carousel above to see a pair of Rocket Richard-branded skates and the jersey he wore during the 1959 Stanley Cup finals.
Essential
This 1955 tomato soup can bears the name and number of Canadian hockey legend Maurice Richard. Nicknamed the “Rocket,” Richard was an iconic player in the history of the Montreal Canadiens.
In the 1940s and 1950s, Richard’s 544 goals and eight Stanley Cup wins made him a hockey legend. To French Canadians, he also became a hero — and remains one to this day.
The Canadian Museum of History is home to an extensive Maurice Richard collection that came from his family.
In-Depth
This 1955 tomato soup can bears the name and number of Canadian hockey legend Maurice Richard. Born Joseph-Henri-Maurice Richard on August 4, 1921, he was known for his impressive speed on the ice. Nicknamed the “Rocket,” Richard was an iconic player for the Montreal Canadiens.
During the 1940s and 1950s, Richard’s 544 goals and eight Stanley Cup wins made him a hockey legend. To French Canadians, he also became a hero — and remains one to this day.
Coming from a modest background, the Rocket was hardworking, strong and no-nonsense. Although he faced challenges, ultimately he triumphed. His Number 9 has become the symbol of an entire people. When Richard died of cancer at the age of 78, on May 27, 2000, he was given a state funeral — the first afforded a Canadian athlete.
The Canadian Museum of History is home to an extensive collection of Maurice Richard-related material that came from his family. The collection includes numerous personal items, such as his jerseys, his Hockey Hall of Fame “Honoured member” jacket and his induction ring.