Gerry Cheevers
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About
Goaltender known as Cheesy Cheevers, he played for five professional leagues from 1956 to 1980, including for Toronto and Boston in the NHL.
Before Fame
He began his career at age 16 for the Toronto St. Michael's Majors of the Ontario Hockey Association.
Trivia
He was the goalkeeper on the 1970 and 1972 Stanley Cup winning Boston Bruins, and earned himself an induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985.
Family Life
He was born and raised in St. Catharine's, Ontario, Canada.
Associated With
He played under head coach Don Cherry on the Bruins.
