Gerry Cheevers

Hockey Player
BIRTHDAY
December 7,1940
Birthplace
Canada
Age
81 years old
Birth Sign
Sagittarius
BIRTHDAY
December 7,1940 (age 81)
Birthplace
Canada

About

Goaltender known as Cheesy Cheevers, he played for five professional leagues from 1956 to 1980, including for Toronto and Boston in the NHL.

Before Fame

He began his career at age 16 for the Toronto St. Michael's Majors of the Ontario Hockey Association.

Trivia

He was the goalkeeper on the 1970 and 1972 Stanley Cup winning Boston Bruins, and earned himself an induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985.

Family Life

He was born and raised in St. Catharine's, Ontario, Canada.

Associated With

He played under head coach Don Cherry on the Bruins.