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"The Cat" Turns 95 (Part One)

"The Cat" Turns 95 (Part One)

Legendary goaltender/coach/GM Emile "The Cat" Francis turned 95 this week. Hear Emile giving his life story, starting with his road to the NHL, in the first of this two-part feature on The Cat!

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"The Cat" Turns 95 (Part One)
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On Monday, Emile “The Cat” Francis turned 95 years old. The former goaltender, coach and general manager, most notably with the New York Rangers, is one of the oldest living former NHL players.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of interviewing Emile on numerous occasions. He was always one of the best interviews because he loved to talk about the hi…

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