Paul henderson biography

Paul Henderson is best remembered for being a Canadian hero during the Summit Series of 1972, but his career and life have more to offer than just eight games. He played over 1,000 professional games between the NHL and World Hockey Association (WHA).

He was a multiple-time NHL All-Star and a Memorial Cup winner. After he hung up his skates, he became a minister, a successful motivational speaker, and an author.

From a “Miracle” Birth to the Memorial Cup

Henderson’s birth was called a miracle by his mother, Evelyn.

Paul henderson

On Jan. 28, 1943, she went into labor while on her parents’ farm, in a snowstorm, near Kincardine, Ontario. She gave birth to Paul riding on a horse-drawn sleigh crossing Lake Huron in an attempt to get to the local hospital.

Paul did not meet his father Garnet until he was almost three years old because he was overseas fighting for Canada in World War II.

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