Heart Of The Blackhawks: The Pierre Pilote Story Instant

Pilote famously played 376 consecutive games over five seasons (1956–1961). He was known for a "rough-and-tumble" style and once made headlines for taking on both Maurice and Henri Richard in a single brawl.

After leading Chicago to their 1961 Stanley Cup victory and captaining the team for seven seasons, he was stunned to learn of his 1968 trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs from a reporter, rather than the Blackhawks organization. Pierre Pilote: Career Overview The Heart of the Blackhawks: A Pierre Pilote Biography Heart of the Blackhawks: The Pierre Pilote Story

The blog post titled (also the title of his 2013 autobiography) captures the gritty, inspirational journey of Hall of Fame defenceman Pierre Pilote . Often overshadowed by legendary teammates like Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita, Pilote was the backbone of the Chicago Black Hawks during their "Original Six" golden era. Key Highlights of the Story Pilote famously played 376 consecutive games over five