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On this day in 1978, Mike Bossy became the first NHL rookie to score 50 goals in a season. And 30 years ago today, Bossy became the first NHL player to score 60 goals in three consecutive seasons. He scored 53 goals as a rookie in 1977-78, the first of his nine straight 50-plus seasons that included four Stanley Cups. Bossy was the 1982 Conn Smythe-winner, and his career average of .762 goals per game is the highest percentage in NHL history. (B. Bennett/Getty Images)
GALLERY: Classic Photos of Mike Bossy

On this day in 1978, Mike Bossy became the first NHL rookie to score 50 goals in a season. And 30 years ago today, Bossy became the first NHL player to score 60 goals in three consecutive seasons. He scored 53 goals as a rookie in 1977-78, the first of his nine straight 50-plus seasons that included four Stanley Cups. Bossy was the 1982 Conn Smythe-winner, and his career average of .762 goals per game is the highest percentage in NHL history. (B. Bennett/Getty Images)

GALLERY: Classic Photos of Mike Bossy

The great Bobby Orr turns 65 today. This iconic photo of Orr captures him in mid-flight moments after scoring the overtime goal against St. Louis in Game 4 of the 1970 Stanley Cup Final that gave the Bruins their first championship in 29 years. Orr was the first defenseman to ever be awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as Playoff MVP. He scored 20 points in 14 games. (AP)GALLERY: Classic Photos of Bobby Orr

The great Bobby Orr turns 65 today. This iconic photo of Orr captures him in mid-flight moments after scoring the overtime goal against St. Louis in Game 4 of the 1970 Stanley Cup Final that gave the Bruins their first championship in 29 years. Orr was the first defenseman to ever be awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as Playoff MVP. He scored 20 points in 14 games. (AP)

GALLERY: Classic Photos of Bobby Orr