The Boston Bruins highlight a prestigious honor
Photo credit: Dit Clapper
On this momentous day in 1947, the Boston Bruins paid tribute to an icon by retiring Dit Clapper's No. 5 jersey, placing it alongside Lionel Hitchman's No. 3 in the esteemed rafters of the Boston Garden.
Clapper, a cherished hero in Bruins history, was awarded this distinguished honor in recognition of his extraordinary service to the team during his distinguished career. As one of the team's most acclaimed players, Clapper's enduring legacy remains a source of inspiration for subsequent generations of Bruins supporters.
On this date in 1947, Dit Clapper's No. 5 was retired by the Bruins, becoming the second number in team history (along with Hitchman's No. 3) to be honored in the Boston Garden rafters.
This lasting homage stands as a confirmation of his perpetual influence on the organization, cementing his status among the legends of hockey within the rich narrative of Boston's history.
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12 FEVRIER | 195 ANSWERS The Boston Bruins highlight a prestigious honor Do you believe Bergeron's jersey number will be the next to be retired? | ||
| Yes | 188 | 96.4 % |
| No | 7 | 3.6 % |
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