Playing Career
George "Red" Sullivan began his NHL career with the Boston Bruins (1949 – 1953). He also played for the Chicago Black Hawks (1954 – 1956) and the New York Rangers (1956 – 1961). Sullivan was nearly killed when Doug Harvey of the Montreal Canadiens speared him in the stomach and ruptured his spleen. A Catholic priest was even called to deliver his last rites yet he survived and resumed his duties with the New York Rangers. During 556 NHL games, he scored 107 goals and 239 assists for 346 points.
In 2009, Sullivan was ranked No. 66 on the all-time list of New York Rangers in the book 100 Ranger Greats (John Wiley & Sons).
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