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Who was the first Montreal Canadiens player to have his jersey number retired?
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Maurice Richard was the first Montreal Canadiens player to have his jersey number retired. His number 9 was retired on October 6, 1960, in recognition of his outstanding career with the team, during which he scored 544 goals and won eight Stanley Cup championships.
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