Word: durnan
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Died. William R. ("Big Bill") Durnan, 57, All-Star hockey goalie for the Montreal Canadiens during the '40s; of kidney disease; in Toronto. Generally considered the best goalie of modern times, Durnan got a late professional start with the Canadiens at the age of 29. Six times in his seven-year career he won the Vezina Trophy, awarded to the goalie of the least scored-upon team. He also set a modern record by holding opposition teams scoreless for a period...