Paul’s Bio:
Paul Henderson was born on a sleigh in the middle of a snow storm near Kincardine, Ontario. He is married to Eleanor, his high school sweetheart, and they have three married daughters and seven grandchildren.
Paul began his hockey career in Lucknow, Ontario progressing to Junior “A” with the Hamilton Red Wings. After winning the Memorial Cup in 1962 he moved to the N.H.L. Paul played 18 years of professional hockey with the Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Atlanta Flames including 5 years in the World Hockey Association. As a professional, he scored 376 goals and added 384 assists. History will remember Paul for the fi rst Canada-Russia Hockey series in 1972, when Canada needed a victory in each of the last 3 games to win the series. Incredibly, Paul scored the winning goal in each of the 3 games. Th e goal in the last game was recently declared the greatest sports moment in the last century and Team Canada ‘72 was voted the Team of the Century.
Paul is a member of several Sports Halls of Fame including Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. He has co-authored two books: “Th e Fans Go Wild” and “Shooting for Glory”. As a motivational speaker he has addressed many of Canada’s major corporations. Paul and his wife Eleanor speak at marriage conferences and he speaks widely in the Christian community. Paul is active in the community, being involved with such organizations as Muskoka Woods Sports Camp and Teen Ranch near Orangeville.
In January 1997 the Canadian Mint launched a commemorative coin depicting the Winning Goal in the 1972 series. This is the first time a living person has been depicted on a coin, other than a sovereign. Canada Post also introduced a stamp celebrating the moment.
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