In Pictures: A look back at the illustrious career of Jean Béliveau
Montreal Canadiens great Jean Béliveau died December 2, 2014 at the age of 83. We take a look back at his storied hockey career.
Jean Beliveau, 19-year-old centre for the Quebec Citadels and a leading scorer in the Quebec Junior Amateur Hockey Association with 49 goals and 50 assists in 33 games, is pictured in a 1951 file photo. Former Montreal Canadiens star Jean Beliveau died Tuesday at the age of 83.The Canadian Press
Jean Beliveau was chosen as Montreal Canadiens captain by his teammates when he was 30 years old. Today, NHL captains are much younger, and chosen by management.
Montreal Canadiens Rocket Richard (left) with head coach Toe Blake (centre) and Jean Beliveau pose for a 1955 photoThe Canadian Press
Maple Leafs goalkeeper Terry Sawchuk fields a shot by Jean Béliveau of the Montreal Canadiens during the third period, Nov. 24, 1965 in Toronto. Close to the action are Montreal's Dick Duff and the Maple Leafs' Bobby Baun.John Maiola
Maurice (The Rocket) Richard and Jean (Le Gros Bill) Béliveau pose with the Stanley Cup after beating the Bruins to win NHL championship in Boston in 1958.The Canadian Press/The Canadian Press
Montreal Canadiens team captain Jean Beliveau holds the coveted Stanley Cup in Chicago Tuesday, May 19, 1971, following the Canadiens 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.The Canadian Press
FILE--Wayne Gretzky of the Brantford, Ont. team meets hockey great Jean Beliveau at the Quebec City Peewee hockey tournament in this Feb., 1974 file photo.The Canadian Press
Three eras of the Montreal Canadiens are pictured at the Forum in Montreal, Que., on April 12, 1979. From left, Jean Beliveau (1950s and 1960s), Guy Lafleur (1970s) and Maurice "Rocket" Richard (1940s and 1950s).The Canadian Press
Montreal Canadiens greats Jean Beliveau gets the torch from Maurice "Rocket" Richard (right) during closing ceremonies after final game at the Forum in Montreal Monday March 11, 1996. Former Montreal Canadiens star Jean Beliveau died Tuesday at the age of 83.RYAN REMIORZ/The Canadian Press
Rimouski Oceanic's Sidney Crosby receives the trophy for the top scorer from hockey legend Jean Beliveau during the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League awards Wednesday, April 6, 2005 in Montreal.The Canadian Press
Jean Beliveau and his wife Elise on Wednesday, April 4. 2007.The Globe and Mail
Former hockey greats Gordie Howe and Jean Beliveau talk before a charity dinner in Montreal March 29, 2007. Over a thousand people gathered at the dinner to honor Beliveau.Reuters
Montreal Canadiens legends (L-R) Jean Beliveau, Emile Bouchard, Elmer Lach and Patrick Roy sit together during a ceremony to celebrate the Canadiens 100th anniversary in Montreal, December 4, 2009.SHAUN BEST
Montreal Canadiens great Jean Beliveau waves to the crowd during a pregame ceremony before the team's NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Montreal in this January 8, 2009 file photo. Beliveau died at the age of 83 on December 2, 2014, the team announced.SHAUN BEST/Reuters
Montreal Canadiens great Jean Beliveau hands off a torch to a young hockey player before the Canadiens play the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of their NHL Eastern Conference quarter-final hockey game in Montreal April 18, 2011.Shaun Best/Reuters
Hockey legend Gordie Howe (C) holds the jersey of Montreal Canadiens Maurice (Rocket) Richard as Canadiens Dickie Moore (L) and Jean Beliveau look on during a ceremony to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the hockey club in Montreal in this file photo from December 4, 2009.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters
Jean Beliveau accepts the NHL Lifetime Achievement Award.Ethan Miller
A fan reads the inscription under the statue of Montreal Canadiens great Jean Beliveau outside the Bell Centre in Montreal Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009.Ryan Remiorz
Montreal Canadiens legend Jean Beliveau holds a torch during a pregame ceremony before the NHL hockey season opener between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs in Montreal, Jan. 19, 2013.Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press
A Montreal Canadiens scarf is wrapped around a statue of former Canadiens legend Jean Beliveau in front of the Jean Beliveau Arena Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in Longueuil, Que. Beliveau died at the age of 83.The Canadian Press