We lost a great one . Beautiful Dry Mount Picture of the Pocket Rocket, Joseph Henri Richard in the early years. He was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played centre with the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League from 1955 to 1975. His brother, Canadiens' legend and fellow Hockey Hall of Famer Maurice Richard, was nicknamed "The Rocket". Born: February 29, 1936, Montreal Died: March 6, 2020, Laval Height: 1.7 m Career start: 1955 Career end: 1975 Position: Centerman