M2004.144.76.1 | Death of Maurice ''The Rocket '' Richard
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Drawing, cartoon
Death of Maurice ''The Rocket '' Richard
Aislin (alias Terry Mosher)
2000, 21st century
Ink and felt pen
23.4 x 23.5 cm
Gift of Mr. Terry Mosher
M2004.144.76.1
© McCord Museum
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Keywords: Cancer (1) , Cartoon (19139) , Culture / Sports (256) , Death (10) , Drawing (18637) , drawing (18379) , Habs (3) , hockey (82) , Maurice Richard (7) , Montreal (392) , People (412) , Player (7) , sports (645) , sports (154) , Sports personalities (50)
Death of Maurice ''The Rocket '' Richard
Aislin (alias Terry Mosher)
2000, 21st century
Ink and felt pen
23.4 x 23.5 cm
Gift of Mr. Terry Mosher
M2004.144.76.1
© McCord Museum
Description
Keywords: Cancer (1) , Cartoon (19139) , Culture / Sports (256) , Death (10) , Drawing (18637) , drawing (18379) , Habs (3) , hockey (82) , Maurice Richard (7) , Montreal (392) , People (412) , Player (7) , sports (645) , sports (154) , Sports personalities (50)
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Keys to History
Like a national flag, Maurice Richard's famous number 9 is flown at half mast to illustrate the grief of his admirers following his death on May 27, 2000.
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What
Richard's hockey career was a source of pride to French Canadians, for whom he was a true national hero.
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Where
Flags are flown at half mast on public buildings when a famous person, usually an important political figure, dies.
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When
This cartoon was published the day after Richard's death on May 27, 2000.
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Who
One of the most famous players in Montreal Canadiens' history, Maurice Richard played in the National Hockey League from 1942 to 1960.
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