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Jacques Plante

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Hockey Player

The Resume

Why he might be annoying:

    He was the prototypical eccentric goalie.
    He began the trend of putting his arms up in the air after every victory.
    He frequently argued with his coach, Toe Blake, over the use of a goalie mask.
    He spent three seasons out of hockey before deciding to make a return in 1968.
    One of his favorite pastimes was knitting.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was struck in the face with a puck during a game, which prompted him to wear a mask upon his return.
    He was a goaltender who excelled at stickhandling.
    He made the All-Star team on eight occasions.
    He was a member of the inaugural St. Louis Blues roster.
    He ranked second behind Terry Sawchuk in career wins at the time of his retirement.
    He won five consecutive Vezina Trophies between 1956 and 1960.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 14 Votes: 21.43% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 40.74% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 51 Votes: 62.75% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 31 Votes: 54.84% Annoying