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Lester Patrick

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Hockey Coach

The Resume

    (December 30, 1883-June 1, 1960)
    Born in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
    Birth name is Curtis Patrick
    Defenseman for the Montreal Wanderers, Renfrew Creamery Kings and Victoria Aristocrats/Cougars (1897-1922)
    General manager and head coach for the New York Rangers (1926–39)
    Hockey Hall of Fame inductee (1947)

Why he might be annoying:

    His nickname was 'The Silver Fox.'
    He was the first known player to sign a grossly inflated contract.
    Many contemporary hockey fans fail to acknowledge his status as one of the greatest players of his era.
    He spent the majority of his career playing for teams in smaller cities.
    During his stint as Rangers coach, he once inserted himself into the starting lineup.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is a member of 'Hockey's First Family' which saw his sons, Lynn, and Muzz and grandsons Craig and Dick become involved with the NHL in various capacities.
    Following his retirement from coaching, the NHL named the Patrick Division (present day Atlantic Division) in his honor.
    In honor to his contributions to hockey in the United States, USA Hockey named its award for outstanding service in his honor.
    He was the first head coach in the history of the New York Rangers franchise.

Credit: Ricky


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 18 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 90 Votes: 52.22% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 76.92% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying