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Tony Esposito
1943–2021Sault Ste. Marie, CanadaItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
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Biography
Tony O; Chicago Blackhawks goaltender; butterfly style innovator; Phil's brother; 15 NHL seasons. Hockey Hall of Fame; 3x Vezina Trophy (best goaltender); Calder Trophy (Rookie of Year)
Notable For
- Tony O
- Chicago Blackhawks goaltender
- butterfly style innovator
- Phil's brother
Honors & Recognition
- Hockey Hall of Fame
- 3x Vezina Trophy (best goaltender)
- Calder Trophy (Rookie of Year)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tony Esposito Italian?
Yes — Tony Esposito is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. Tony O
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Hockey
- Years
- 1943–2021
- Birth Place
- Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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