Gerry Cheevers
Hockey Hall of Fame Goaltender & Boston Bruins Legend
Gerry Cheevers is a Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender, two-time Stanley Cup champion and one of the most recognizable figures in Boston Bruins history. His fearless style, competitive personality and famous stitch-covered mask made him an enduring symbol of one of hockey’s most memorable eras.
Cheevers began his NHL career with the Toronto Maple Leafs before establishing himself with the Boston Bruins. He helped Boston capture the Stanley Cup in 1970 and again in 1972, providing dependable goaltending for a team featuring Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito. During the 1971–72 season, Cheevers went undefeated in 32 consecutive games, recording 24 wins and eight ties and establishing an NHL record for goaltenders.
In 1972, Cheevers joined the Cleveland Crusaders of the World Hockey Association, where he became one of the rival league’s most prominent goaltenders. He returned to Boston in 1976 and finished his playing career with the Bruins. Cheevers later served as Boston’s head coach for five seasons and remained connected to the game through broadcasting, appearances and work as a Bruins ambassador. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985.
Cheevers is a natural fit for autograph signings, hockey celebrations, corporate events and charitable programs. His candid storytelling, sharp sense of humor and firsthand memories of championship-era Bruins hockey offer audiences an entertaining connection to an iconic period in New England sports history.
Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Cleveland Crusaders
