Johnny Gagnon

Jean Joseph "Black Cat" Gagnon (June 3, 1905 in Chicoutimi, Quebec – March 21, 1984) was a Canadian ice hockey forward.

During this time, he played for the New York Americans, Boston Bruins, and Montreal Canadiens.

Gagnon loved to tell the story of how, as a Canadiens "wanna-be," he filled his pockets with 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of rocks during a weigh-up and, having impressed Canadiens brass with his 150 lb (68 kg) weight, got a tryout with the team, who had formerly shunned him as being "too light for pro hockey."

Gagnon was a modest sort who gave all the credit to his two superstar linemates, Howie Morenz and Aurel Joliat, claiming he'd simply pass them the puck, stand back, and get the assists.

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