Gus Mortson

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Gus Mortson
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Born (1925-01-24) January 24, 1925 (age 88)
New Liskeard, ON, CAN
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Left
Played for Toronto Maple Leafs
Chicago Black Hawks
Detroit Red Wings
Playing career 1945–1967

James Angus Gerald "Old Hardrock" Mortson (born January 24, 1925) is a former NHL defenceman. Gus was known for his physical style of play, hence his nickname "Old Hardrock". Mortson led the NHL in penalties in minutes 4 times in his career. In Toronto he was paired with a defenceman, Jim Thomson, and the two were known as the "Gold Dust Twins".[1]

Gus Mortson and Gordie Howe squared off in an All-Star Game, and to this day are the only players to fight in an NHL All-Star Game.

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Preceded by
Bill Gadsby
Chicago Black Hawks captain
1954-57
Succeeded by
Ed Litzenberger

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