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Object ID |
2025.1.41 |
Object Name |
Video Recording |
Title |
Class of 1993 Glenn Hall Acceptance Speech |
Scope & Content |
Length: 2:07 The 1993 Canada's Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held at the Royal York Hotel and Convention Centre. Summary: Glenn Hall opened his speech with gratitude and good humour, expressing how enjoyable and meaningful the day was for him and his family. Emphasizing the value of teamwork, he admitted there were many people he wished he could thank but might forget in the moment. Hall reflected on how different the game was during his era—how players deeply enjoyed playing hockey without focusing on money or financial pressures. He shared a humorous story about his late friend, Barclay Plager, who played in the minors under the notoriously tough Eddie Shore. Despite earning just $3,500 a year, Plager negotiated a $100 raise after a strong season—only to be jokingly called "worse than Jesse James" by Shore. Hall used the story to illustrate the spirit and humility of players from that era. He closed by expressing how proud he was to be inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame and thanked everyone, especially his family, for sharing the moment with him. |
Date |
1993/10/29 |
Year Range from |
1993 |
Year Range to |
1993 |
People |
Hall, Glenn |
Search Terms |
1993 induction Order of Sport Award acceptance speech athlete ice hockey NHL Stanley Cup Chicago Black Hawks Detroit Red Wings St. Louis Blues Conn Smythe Trophy Hockey Hall of Fame Glenn Hall |