then Jean Beliveau, who died Tuesday night at the age of 83 after a long illness, kept the embers of that passion glowing brightly through an 18-year playing career and another in the front office.

‘Jean, I’ll feel much better if I know you’re in the room.’ So I said, ‘All right, Sam, I’ll play another year, but it will be my last.” And this is where Beliveau’s legacy comes ...

Known as “Gentleman Jean,” Beliveau’s name is synonymous with ... goals and registered 176 points in 162 games. That level of play contributed to his incredible 10 Stanley Cup victories ...

Mr. Chancellor, it is my honour to present to you Mr. Jean Béliveau: hockey legend, ambassador for the Montreal Canadiens, and beloved public figure. There aren’t many people who can claim that their ...

10 years ago to the day "Le Gros Bill" Jean Beliveau left this ... Elyse Beliveau and their kids. Beliveau was one of the classiest player to play the game and was the one who initiated the ...