50 years since No. 500
Many have come since, but Rocket was first to the milestone
Fifty years ago today, Maurice (Rocket) Richard got his 500th career goal, setting a benchmark for goal-scorers that endures even if it has since been matched by 38 other players.
It was one of those magic round numbers, like the 50 goals (in 50 games) that Richard was the first to accomplish in the 1944-45 season. Richard retired after the 1959-60 campaign with 544 goals.

For you non-hockey fans, "The Rocket's" story is one of the most compelling in the world of sport.