Roy Worters
Roy "Shrimp" Worters (October 19, 1900 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 7, 1957) was a Canadian professional ice hockey Hall of Fame goaltender who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Montreal Canadiens and New York Americans, and was notable for having 66 shutouts in his career and being, at 5'3" tall, the shortest player ever to play in the NHL.
Roy Worters | |
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Hockey Hall of Fame, 1969 | |
Born | Toronto, Ontario | October 19, 1900
Died | November 07, 1957 Toronto, ON, CAN |
Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) |
Position | Goaltender |
Played for | New York Americans Montreal Canadiens Pittsburgh Pirates |
Playing career | 1925–1937 |
Awards & achievements
- Hart Memorial Trophy (1929)
- Second All-Star Team Goalie (1932, 1934)
- Vezina Trophy (1931)