Bill Masterton was a professional hockey player who was born in Winnipeg in 1938. He had a net worth of $100 million and tragically died from an on-ice hit, which sparked legislation that required all professional hockey players to wear helmets during games. His legacy lives on in the form of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is awarded annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.
Bill Masterton is a member of Hockey Player
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100 million (2024)
About
NHL center who died from an on-ice hit, sparking legislation that required professional hockey players to wear helmets during games.
Before Fame
He played college hockey at the University of Denver.
Trivia
The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy was named after him, an annual award given to a player who exemplifies perseverance and dedication.
Family Life
He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Associated With
Defenseman Bryan Berard won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 2004.
