Amid the outpouring of stories, photographs, and memories being shared through social media in celebration of the life of Jean Béliveau, there is one Twitter account worth paying some extra attention to today.
Montreal Gazette feature columnist and feature writer Dave Stubbs has unloaded a treasure chest of photos featuring the Montreal Canadiens legend.
Here is a sampling of the great pictures that Stubbs has chosen to share with the hockey community through the mourning process.
Mr. Béliveau's favourite portrait of himself. Graceful, strong, eyes straight ahead, as he lived each day of his life pic.twitter.com/DrRKt0rCOK
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) December 3, 2014
Mr. Béliveau was an icon for things like this. He'd say they were small gestures. They were, in fact, giant #HabsIO pic.twitter.com/ncFdkljQQ3
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) December 3, 2014
The Rocket & Gros Bill #Habs #HabsIO pic.twitter.com/AZTgaFibdW
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) December 3, 2014
June 27, 1953: Jean Béliveau and his bride, Élise, on their wedding day in Quebec City. Soulmates 61 years #HabsIO pic.twitter.com/iPlBAuj16b
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) December 3, 2014
Two icons: Le Gros Bill and Mr. Hockey in 2007 #HabsIO pic.twitter.com/uYkJMQLPmx
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) December 3, 2014
Jean Béliveau with the inaugural Conn Smythe Trophy as MVP of the NHL playoffs, 1965 #HabsIO pic.twitter.com/d66XFf7Rnt
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) December 3, 2014
Jean and Élise, the love of his life, in 2007 at Bell Centre fund-raising gala #HabsIO pic.twitter.com/oNertmZzyC
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) December 3, 2014
One of many Stanley Cup parades… #HabsIO pic.twitter.com/I9aNLkY7Eh
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) December 3, 2014
Magnificent Bob Fisher portrait: Jean Béliveau won 10 Stanley Cups as #Habs player, 7 more as team senior VP #HabsIO pic.twitter.com/T4Tg1A2PiT
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) December 3, 2014
Jean Béliveau beats former teammate Jacques Plante in 1960s Forum game vs #NYR #HabsIO pic.twitter.com/7PIP4a89DS
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) December 3, 2014
April 24, 1969, 2nd OT: Jean Béliveau celebrates career's only OT goal, eliminating #Bruins in Cup semifinal #HabsIO pic.twitter.com/Z9exUkT23z
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) December 3, 2014
1966: Jean Béliveau prowls on doorstep of beaten #Leafs goaler Terry Sawchuk #HabsIO pic.twitter.com/0DLYsFZ4TT
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) December 3, 2014
Mid-1950s: Centreman Jean Béliveau with linemates Bernie Geoffrion (left), Bert Olmstead #HabsIO pic.twitter.com/FT7wlI8sLS
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) December 3, 2014
Thank you, Dave Stubbs.
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