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Ken Dryden
Kenneth Wayne Dryden, , (born August 8, 1947) is a Canadian politician, lawyer, businessman, author, and former National Hockey League (NHL) goaltender. He is an officer of the Order of Canada and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Dryden was a Liberal Member of Parliament from 2004 to 2011, and served as a cabinet minister from 2004 to 2006. In 2017, Dryden was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history. He received the Order of Hockey in Canada in 2020.
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Born
1947-08-08
Birth Place
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Famous As
Athlete lawyer teacher writer politician sports commentator businessperson
Height
6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight
205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Residence
Toronto
Education
McGill_University
Political Ideology
Liberal
Spouse(s)
Lynda Dryden
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It's Been 50 Years Since Ken Dryden Stunned the Hockey World

For each one of the 8,068 players in NHL history who have appeared at least one game in the best league in the world, the journey to get there is unique and compelling. But some of them are a little more unique and compelling than others. Some are a lot more. And one of the most remarkable careers in hockey history began 50 years ago Sunday night.
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