In keeping with my plan of getting hella old-school dudes, (other than Ovie...and Tretiak I suppose. And Herb Brooks...okay so I'm not going super old-school throughout...so shoot me) I would like to draft the man who was arguably the first American superstar, and for whom the best university player in the US award is named, a man who died tragically and much too young,
Mr. Hobey Baker as a Left Winger
By the time he entered Princeton University in 1910, Baker was an extremely well-rounded sportsman. The budding star led the Tigers through an undefeated season in 1911-12 that culminated in an intercollegiate championship. As a rover, he was given the freedom to improvise and display his immense ability all over the ice. Baker became well known for his end-to-end rushes and an unheard level of stamina that enabled him to dominate an entire game. He was such a one-man show at times that the Princeton squad came to be known as "Baker and Six Other Players."
His high-quality performance was augmented by his sincere concern if any fouls took place in a game, even if he wasn't directly involved. He also made a habit of venturing into the opposition's dressing room after the game to congratulate them on a fine effort.
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