WATCH: The Esposito Brothers Take one More Shift
The Esposito brothers both had quite the career with the Chicago Blackhawks, being introduced to the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Blackhawks decided to give them a chance at one more skate *in 2020*
Tony had a astonishing career, posting up a Chicago record of 873 games with the franchise. As well as leading the Blackhawks all time number of wins with 418, and 74 shutouts in the process. Being the one of only ten to ever win the Vezina Trophy as right handed catch goalie.
Phil on the other hand, spent four seasons with the Blackhawks then branched off to the Boston Bruins, finishing his career with the New York Rangers. He was some of the most impressive stats, take a look:
Games Played: 1282
Goals Scored: 717
Assist Totaled: 873
Points: 1590
Demolishing the PPG (points per game) category, and earning a Stanley Cup Win the Montreal Canadiens in 1969. As well as playing a key part in two Black Hawks trips to the Final, in 1971 and 1973, but they lost to the Canadiens on both occasions.
Tony Esposito was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, it accounts for about 3% of all cancers in the United States and about 7% of all cancer deaths.
The Blackhawks identified his battle with Pancreatic cancer as «brief»
AUG 2021- Tony lost his battle..
May Tony Esposito Rest In Peace, and know he is in our hearts.
One last skate, watch below:
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