BOSTON — Milt Schmidt, one of the greatest players to ever suit up for the organization, has passed away at the age of 98.
Schmidt won Stanley Cups with the Bruins as a player and as a member of the management team. As a center with the Bruins, he won the Stanley Cup in 1939 and 1941. He was also general manager of the team that won Stanley Cups in 1970 and 1972.
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On opening night of this season, Bruins legend Bobby Orr called him, "The greatest Bruin ever." Schmidt quickly replied, "He's got to say that because I'm sitting right beside him."
Milt Schmidt made everyone he ever touched feel his special joy of life. He left us all better than he found us. Every time.
— Jack Edwards (@RealJackEdwards) January 4, 2017
Schmidt was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961. He was a member of the Bruins organization, as either a player, coach or general manager, from 1937-1974.
Schmidt served in the Canadian military during World War II along with his teammates Woody Dumart and Bobby Bauer, missing the 1943-45 seasons.
His number, 15, was retired by the Bruins in 1980.
The Hockey Hall of Fame is saddened to learn of the passing of Milt Schmidt. The hockey world has lost a legend. pic.twitter.com/Y7rLOHNYWm
— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) January 4, 2017
Just this Sunday, Schmidt was named one of the Top 100 Players in NHL history.
#MiltSchmidt, who just died, was one of the best, toughest centers I ever saw. He reminded me a lot of #SidAbel, another fine center. Sad.
— Stan Fischler (@StanFischler) January 4, 2017
Commissioner Bettman statement on the passing of Bruins legend Milt Schmidt, named this past weekend as one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players. pic.twitter.com/tqorGvhMc6
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) January 4, 2017
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