Charlie Gardiner

Charlie Gardnier (born on December 31, 1904) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League (NHL).

He joined the Chicago Black Hawks in the 1927–28 season. He played seven seasons with Chicago, winning two Vezina Trophies, earning three berths to the First All-Star team, and a berth to the Second All-Star team.

In 1934, Charlie became the only NHL goaltender to captain his team to a Stanley Cup win.

A few months after winning the Cup, he died from a brain hemorrhage brought on by a tonsillar infection at the age of 29 in 1934.

In 1945, he became posthumously a charter member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.