Pit Martin
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| Position | Forward |
| Nickname | Pit |
| Height Weight |
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 165 lb (75 kg) |
| NHL Team F. Teams |
Retired Detroit Red Wings Boston Bruins Chicago Blackhawks Vancouver Canucks |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | December 9, 1943, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec |
| Pro Career | 1961 – 1979 |
Hubert Jacques "Pit" Martin (Born - December 9, 1943 in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada) is a retired Canadian professional hockey centreman who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks.
[edit] Playing career
Nicknamed Pit after a comic strip character in a French newspaper, Martin was scouted by former NHL goaltender Wilf Cude and joined the Red Wings organization. He is remembered among hockey fans as being involved in one of the most one-sided trades in history. In May 1967, Martin, alongside Gilles Marotte and Jack Norris, were traded from Boston to Chicago for Phil Esposito, Ken Hodge, and Fred Stanfield. Martin played 1101 career NHL games from 1961-62 to 1978-79. He recorded 324 goals and 485 assists for 809 points. His best statistical season was the 1972-73 season when he set career highs with 61 assists and 90 points.
[edit] Achievements & Awards
- OHA-Jr. First All-Star Team (1962)
- OHA-Jr. MVP (1962)
- Bill Masterton Trophy (1970)
- NHL All-Star Game (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974)
| Preceded by: Pat Stapleton |
Chicago Blackhawks captains 1975-77 |
Succeeded by: Stan Mikita |
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