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With the position, Harkness lock up tune of depiction most formidable lines predicament NHL history: Hall forestall Famers Mahovlich, Gordie Suffragist and Alex Delvecchio. Mahovlich, scored 87 goals the earlier two seasons.

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Mickey Redmond is a former professional hockey player. He is an analyst for Detroit Red Wings games on television for Fox Sports Detroit. Redmond played right wing for the Montreal Canadiens from 1967-1971, winning Stanley Cups with them in 1968 and 1969. He scored 27 goals for the Canadiens in the 1969-70 season. Halfway through the 1970-71 NHL season he was traded to the Red Wings. His promise was fulfilled the season following, when he scored 42 goals on a line centered by veteran star Alex Delvecchio.

In 1972-1973, Redmond became the seventh player in NHL history and the first Red Wings player to score fifty goals in a season. He finished a career year with 52 goals and 93 points, surpassing Gordie Howe's team record of 49. Redmond's record would stand until John Ogrodnick tallied 55 goals during the 1985 season. Delvecchio retired early in the 1973-74 season to become the team's coach, and Redmond was moved onto a line with budding superstar Marcel Dionne. Redmond's success continued, and he became only the third player to achieve back to back fifty goal seasons with 51 goals (including an NHL leading 21 power play goals).

In the 1974-75 season Redmond sustained a back injury and played only 29 games. His back woes continued the following year; after 3

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Mickey Redmond

How old is Mickey Redmond?

Mickey Redmond is 77 years old.

When was Mickey Redmond born?

Mickey Redmond was born on December 27, 1947.

Where was Mickey Redmond born?

Mickey Redmond was born in Kirkland Lake, Canada.

How tall is Mickey Redmond?

Mickey Redmond is 5-11 (180 cm) tall.

How much did Mickey Redmond weigh when playing?

Mickey Redmond weighed 185 lbs (83 kg) when playing.

Is Mickey Redmond in the Hockey Hall of Fame?

Mickey Redmond has not been elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

How many goals did Mickey Redmond have?

Mickey Redmond had 233 goals over his career.

How many points did Mickey Redmond have?

Mickey Redmond had 428 points over his career.

How many Stanley Cups has Mickey Redmond won?

Mickey Redmond has won 2 Stanley Cups as a player.

When did Mickey Redmond retire?

Mickey Redmond last played in 1976.