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Originally Posted by Textcritic
Henderson is rightfully not ever to be in the HHOF for the same reason that Mike Eruzione will also never be inducted. Henderson is remembered IN THIS COUNTRY because he scored an historically important goal in an exhibition-style tournament restricted to participation by only two nations. This is a different type of achievement that warrants a different type of recognition. He was inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame (1995), and also awarded the Order of Canada (2012)—perfectly sufficient accolades for his legacy here in Canada, but not remotely enough to qualify him for the HHOF.
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Though i dont disagree with your premise nor conclusion, Paul Henderson scored more than that one goal.
Canada needed to win games 6, 7, and 8 to claim that series. He scored the winner in every one of them.
Also if you combine his WHA and NHL careers, he was well over 1,000 games and just short of 80 points. He was also the fastest guy of his generation and a multiple NHL all star.
No question he didnt have an HOF career but he was a very good player for a long time.
I think that gets lost whenever this conversation comes up, but for sure he shouldnt be among the best of the best.