Andy Bathgate was a professional hockey player who was known for his skill and leadership on the ice. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and began his hockey career in the junior leagues of Canada. He was drafted by the New York Rangers in 1952, and quickly made an impact on the team. He was known for his speed and agility, as well as his ability to score goals.

Bathgate was a key member of the Rangers for many years, and was named team captain in 1961. He was a four-time All-Star, and was awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy in 1958 as the NHL's most valuable player. He was also named to the NHL First All-Star Team in 1959 and 1960.

Bathgate was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1964, and he continued to be a leader on the ice. He was part of the Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup championship team in 1967. He was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1971, and he retired from the NHL in 1975.

Throughout his career, Bathgate was known for his skill and leadership. He was a four-time All-Star, and was awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player. He was also part of the 1967 Stanley Cup championship team. Bathgate was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1978, and his number 9 was retired by the New York Rangers in 2009.

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